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Film Former

POLYETHYLENE

CAS 9002-88-4
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A plastic polymer (the same as plastic bags). Skin-safe and inert, but a microplastic — banned in EU rinse-off scrubs since 2023 over environmental persistence.

Function

ABRASIVEFILM FORMINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Inert film-former
  • Adds slip

Known concerns

  • Microplastic
  • Banned in EU rinse-off scrubs
  • Environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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