Is Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
INCI: VINYL CAPROLACTAM/VP/DIMETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer (CAS 102972-64-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, hair fixative, antistatic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, hair fixative, antistatic
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted – VCRP listed; CIR reviewed as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Hair fixative
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Chemical Function
Film former
Softener and conditioner
Hair fixative
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixative, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 102972-64-5.
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