Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer

INCI: ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER

CAS Number
25087-06-3
Function
Binder, film former, hair fixative
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 25%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR reviewed and concluded safe; VCRP-reported in 160+ products

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Supplied as ethanol solutions (50 ยฑ 2%); residual solvent must be accounted for in product safety. Negative for genotoxicity (butyl ester tested); no ocular or dermal irritation observed.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Supplied as ethanol solutions (50 ยฑ 2%); residual solvent must be accounted for in product safety. Negative for genotoxicity (butyl ester tested); no ocular or dermal irritation observed. The EU classifies Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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