Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Vinyl Chloride/Vinyl Laurate Copolymer

INCI: VINYL CHLORIDE/VINYL LAURATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
No single CAS (copolymer); vinyl chloride monomer CAS: 75-01-4
Function
Film forming, binding agent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes 🚨 Vinyl chloride monomer banned by FDA under 21 CFR 700.14; copolymer use heavily restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

🚨 MAJOR FLAG: Vinyl chloride is IARC Group 1 carcinogen (known human carcinogen causing hepatic angiosarcoma). Both EU and FDA explicitly prohibit VCM in cosmetics. DO NOT USE unless polymer supplier provides certified VCM-free COA with HS-GC-MS validation

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vinyl Chloride/Vinyl Laurate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

🚨 MAJOR FLAG: Vinyl chloride is IARC Group 1 carcinogen (known human carcinogen causing hepatic angiosarcoma). Both EU and FDA explicitly prohibit VCM in cosmetics. DO NOT USE unless polymer supplier provides certified VCM-free COA with HS-GC-MS validation The EU classifies Vinyl Chloride/Vinyl Laurate Copolymer as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Vinyl Chloride/Vinyl Laurate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Vinyl Chloride/Vinyl Laurate Copolymer EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Vinyl Chloride/Vinyl Laurate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Vinyl Chloride/Vinyl Laurate Copolymer functions as: Film forming, binding agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS (copolymer); vinyl chloride monomer CAS: 75-01-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Vinyl Chloride/Vinyl Laurate 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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