A polyester resin used as a film former in nail products.
What it is
Phthalic anhydride/trimellitic anhydride/glycols copolymer is a polyester made from phthalic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride, ethylene glycol and neopentyl glycol. CosIng lists it as a film-forming and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found mainly in nail polishes, base coats and top coats.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
It is a polymer and should not be confused with phthalate plasticisers; the label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (23)
- Top Coat Ultraviolet 15 ml · Silcare
- Lakier do paznokci Professional 389 · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci Professional 331 Diamond Shine · Pierre René
- O2M Breathable Top Coat · Inglot
- O2M Breathable Base · Inglot
- Skoncentrowana odżywka do paznokci z drobinkami srebra total action 8w1 · Eveline Cosmetics
- Sos odżywka wzmacniająca z wapniem i kolagenem · Eveline Cosmetics
- Rozświetlający lakier do paznokci · Eveline Cosmetics
- Healthy Nails base · Wibo
- Fluo Top Coat · Wibo
- Iron Hard · Wibo
- Incredible Gel Top Coat · Wibo