Film Former
POLY(HEPTAZINE IMIDE)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A carbon-nitride-style polymer of heptazine rings — better known as a photocatalyst material. In cosmetics it acts as a film former and viscosity modifier. Novel material, cosmetic safety data is thin, and photocatalysis on skin needs care.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms inert thin films on hair
- Photocatalytic potential for active delivery
- Heat and chemical stability
Known concerns
- Very limited cosmetic safety data
- Photocatalytic activity could generate reactive oxygen species
- Bioaccumulation profile unknown
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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