Film Former
POLYPERFLUOROPERHYDROPHENANTHRENE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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