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Film Former

POLY(LINSEED OIL)

CAS 67746-08-1 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Heat-polymerized linseed (flax) oil used as a film-forming emollient. Generally low-risk, but oxidized linseed compounds can trigger contact sensitization.

Function

BINDINGFILM FORMINGHAIR CONDITIONINGHAIR FIXINGHAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Polymerized linseed oil — film-forming emollient
  • Skin-conditioning lipid
  • Used in long-wear cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Linseed oil oxidation — risk of skin sensitization from oxidized residues
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety review for the polymerized form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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