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Film Former

POLYACRYLATE-45

CAS 1897432-34-6 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A synthetic acrylic polymer used as a thickener and film former. Polymers of this class are generally non-irritating because their large molecules don't penetrate intact skin.

Function

BINDINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTEMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMINGSKIN CONDITIONINGLIGHT STABILIZERVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Thickens and stabilizes formulas
  • Forms smooth film
  • Low irritation profile
  • Helps suspend pigments

Known concerns

  • Polymer with limited public toxicology data
  • Potential residual acrylic monomers at trace level

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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