Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer

INCI: ISOPROPYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Polymer (partial isopropyl ester of polyvinyl methyl ether / maleic anhydride copolymer); related CAS include 25119-68-0 and others by grade
Function
Film former, hair fixative, binder
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR; widely used in hair care

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Residual maleic anhydride monomer should be controlled as it is an irritant; ensure polymer is fully reacted. May cause mild scalp dryness in high-hold hair formulations; low overall risk when properly manufactured.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Residual maleic anhydride monomer should be controlled as it is an irritant; ensure polymer is fully reacted. May cause mild scalp dryness in high-hold hair formulations; low overall risk when properly manufactured. The EU classifies Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer functions as: Film former, hair fixative, binder. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Polymer (partial isopropyl ester of polyvinyl methyl ether / maleic anhydride copolymer); related CAS include 25119-68-0 and others by grade.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl 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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