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Film Former

SODIUM STYRENE/ACRYLATES/PEG-10 DIMALEATE COPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A styrene-acrylate-PEG copolymer used to add body, opacity, and film-formation in cosmetics. Solid functional safety record; styrene-based polymers raise routine environmental persistence questions.

Function

FILM FORMINGOPACIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Adds opacity and body to formulations
  • Acts as a film former and stabilizer
  • Helps suspend pigments and particles
  • Compatible with sunscreens and washes

Known concerns

  • Polystyrene/acrylate microparticles — environmental persistence
  • Trace residual styrene monomer possible
  • Potential biodegradability concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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