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Film Former

POLYPERFLUOROPERHYDROPHENANTHRENE

CAS 159182-00-0
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A perfluorinated polymer (PFAS family) used in long-wear and waterproof cosmetics. Skin-inert but environmentally extremely persistent — facing EU phase-out under the broad PFAS restriction.

Function

FILM FORMINGHAIR FIXINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Water-repellent film
  • Long-wear coating

Known concerns

  • PFAS class — extreme environmental persistence
  • EU REACH PFAS restriction in progress
  • Bioaccumulation concerns
  • Subject to cosmetics phase-out

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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