Film Former
TEA-ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A TEA-neutralized acrylates/ethylhexyl acrylate film-former. The triethanolamine component carries documented nitrosamine-formation risk if nitrosating agents are also present.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective film-former
- Provides flexibility and water resistance
Known concerns
- TEA (triethanolamine) component — nitrosamine-forming risk in presence of nitrosating agents
- Residual acrylate monomers possible
- EU restricts TEA cosmetics use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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