Vinyl Alcohol/Vinylformamide Copolymer
INCI: VINYL ALCOHOL/VINYLFORMAMIDE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual monomers should be controlled per supplier specs; generally well-tolerated
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vinyl Alcohol/Vinylformamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Residual monomers should be controlled per supplier specs; generally well-tolerated The EU classifies Vinyl Alcohol/Vinylformamide Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Vinyl Alcohol/Vinylformamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Vinyl Alcohol/Vinylformamide Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Vinyl Alcohol/Vinylformamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Vinyl Alcohol/Vinylformamide Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixative, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS (copolymer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Vinyl Alcohol/Vinylformamide 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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