INCI name

POLYESTER-23

Polyester-23

Film formingreviewed

A synthetic polyester used as a film former.

What it is

Polyester-23 is, according to CosIng, a copolymer formed by esterification of phthalic anhydride with neopentyl glycol, trimethylolpropane and glycidyl decanoate. CosIng lists it as a film-forming agent.

Where it is used

Found mainly in nail polishes and other nail products.

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.

The number 23 is an INCI identifier and does not describe the polymer's properties.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (17)

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