Is Ethylene/VA Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Ethylene/VA Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylene/VA Copolymer
Also known as: Ethylene vinyl acetate polymer, UNII-V9BQI51YUL, UNII-JK6142KK4O, UNII-8ILA5X28VS, UNII-L5F16ZG4ZU (+2 more)
INCI: ETHYLENE/VA COPOLYMER
Ethylene/VA Copolymer (CAS 24937-78-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, Film Forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding, Film Forming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions for cosmetic use; listed in VCRP; EVA copolymers cleared for food-contact packaging under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylene/VA Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Binder
Degradant/impurity
Diluent
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Filler
Film former
Flow promoter
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethylene/VA Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
synthetic-polymer
petroleum-derived
no-dedicated-cir-monograph
no-sccs-opinion
residual-monomer-qc
not-cosmos-eligible
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Ethylene vinyl acetate polymer
UNII-V9BQI51YUL
UNII-JK6142KK4O
UNII-8ILA5X28VS
UNII-L5F16ZG4ZU
UNII-4OKC630HS6
Vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 69,000
Chemical Function
Film former
Emulsifier
Binder
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Europe; Toys and children's products
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylene/VA Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Ethylene/VA Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylene/VA Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Ethylene/VA Copolymer functions as: Binding, Film Forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 24937-78-8.
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