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Film Former

STEARYL ACRYLATE/VA COPOLYMER

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A film-forming copolymer of stearyl acrylate and vinyl acetate, used in long-wear cosmetics. The long stearyl chain gives a soft, skin-friendly film, and the polymer form means very low irritation in practice.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Creates flexible long-wear films
  • Adds water resistance to formulations
  • Compatible with both oil and water phases
  • Low irritation profile typical of high-MW film formers

Known concerns

  • Residual stearyl acrylate monomer possible
  • Vinyl acetate is a low-grade sensitizer
  • Microplastic-class persistence in the environment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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