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Potassium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer

INCI: POTASSIUM ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer; no single CAS)
Function
Film forming, hair fixative, stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; PVM/MA copolymers have long-standing use history

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Potential for mild mechanical irritation at very high concentrations in film-forming applications; otherwise no significant concerns

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Potential for mild mechanical irritation at very high concentrations in film-forming applications; otherwise no significant concerns The EU classifies Potassium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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

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

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

Potassium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixative, stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer; no single CAS).

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

not established 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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