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Film Former

POLYBETA-ALANINE/GLUTARIC ACID CROSSPOLYMER

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A film-forming crosspolymer of beta-alanine and glutaric acid used to create flexible films on skin and hair. Generally low-risk in finished products; subject to EU microplastic phase-out under REACH 2023/2055.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Flexible film formation
  • Adhesion
  • Smooth finish

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology data
  • Microplastic-class — EU REACH restriction phase-out

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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