Cosmetic Ingredient

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-butene

Also known as: N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone 1-butene polymer

CAS 26160-96-3

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-butene (CAS 26160-96-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Butylated PVP →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 4 fields
Name
2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-butene
CAS Number
26160-96-3
DTXSID
DTXSID4094241
Synonyms
N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone 1-butene polymer

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 9 records
Film formerHair fixativeBinder

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-butene?

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-butene appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-butene used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-butene is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Butylated PVP. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-butene come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-butene used outside industrial chemicals?

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-butene also appears in cosmetics databases.