Film Former
PNA-19 CARBOXYETHYL FLUORENE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A proprietary fluorene-based polymer (PNA-19), film former or photo-functional ingredient. Limited public safety data; classed by polymer analogy as low-risk at typical cosmetic use levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Functions as film former or photo-active polymer
- Provides formulation stability
Known concerns
- Obscure proprietary polymer with limited public safety data
- Fluorene chemistry may have impurity considerations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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