Film Former
POLYOXYMETHYLENE RESORCINOL
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A resorcinol-formaldehyde resin used in nail products. Carries two flagged monomers — resorcinol (sensitiser, thyroid-active) and formaldehyde (Category 1B carcinogen). EU restricts both; nail-tech sensitisation common.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms tough nail-product films
- Adhesion and gloss in coatings
- Provides film hardness
Known concerns
- Resorcinol-formaldehyde condensation product
- Formaldehyde release on degradation
- Resorcinol is a recognised sensitiser
- EU Annex III restricts both monomers
- Thyroid-disruption concerns for resorcinol
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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