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Film Former

VINYLPYRIDINE/TETRAHYDRODIMETHYL-METHANO-INDENE

CAS 125352-06-9
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A vinylpyridine / methano-indene synthetic copolymer used as a film former. Vinylpyridine monomer is sensitising; published cosmetic-specific safety data is thin.

Skin benefits

  • Film former / styling polymer feel

Known concerns

  • Vinylpyridine residual monomer is sensitising and toxic
  • Proprietary polymer with limited published cosmetic safety data
  • Default-down for under-documented synthetic polymers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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