Is Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
INCI: ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER
Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer (CAS 25087-06-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binder, film former, hair fixative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 25%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binder, film former, hair fixative
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
25%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR reviewed and concluded safe; VCRP-reported in 160+ products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Film former
Hair fixative
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer.
Chemical Function
Film former
Anti-static agent
Hair fixative
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 25%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer functions as: Binder, film former, hair fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25087-06-3.
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