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Film Former

VINYL ALCOHOL/VINYLFORMAMIDE COPOLYMER

CAS 167747-79-7
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A water-soluble vinyl alcohol copolymer used for film-forming. Cured polymer is inert; default-down on possible residual vinylformamide monomer concerns.

Skin benefits

  • Film former and rheology modifier
  • Water-soluble polymer
  • Adds structure to formulations

Known concerns

  • Vinylformamide monomer is a sensitizer/possible carcinogen if residual
  • Cosmetic data thin
  • Producer-dependent purification

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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