Is Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
INCI: ISOPROPYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER
Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer (CAS Polymer (partial isopropyl ester of polyvinyl methyl ether / maleic anhydride copolymer); related CAS include 25119-68-0 and others by grade) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former, hair fixative, binder. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Polymer (partial isopropyl ester of polyvinyl methyl ether / maleic anhydride copolymer); related CAS include 25119-68-0 and others by grade
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Function
Film former, hair fixative, binder
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; widely used in hair care
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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