Film Former
SODIUM STYRENE/ACRYLATES/PEG-10 DIMALEATE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related film formers
Same plant / compound family
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