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Film Former

POTASSIUM ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A potassium acrylates/ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer — film-former that creates flexible, water-resistant films. Widely used in long-wear makeup and hair fixatives with a generally favorable safety record.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Flexible water-resistant film-former
  • Suitable for long-wear cosmetics
  • Provides good adhesion to skin
  • Used in mascara and waterproof formulations

Known concerns

  • Residual acrylate monomer monitoring required
  • Inhalation risk in spray applications
  • Aquatic environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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