Is VP/VA Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
VP/VA Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
VP/VA Copolymer
INCI: VP/VA COPOLYMER
VP/VA Copolymer (CAS 25086-89-9) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Film-forming polymer; hair fixative; binder. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 44%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Film-forming polymer; hair fixative; binder
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
44%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR safe as used (reaffirmed 2003); residual vinyl acetate monomer spec compliance is a manufacturing requirement; IARC Group 2B impurity (vinyl acetate) — tight specs essential
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for VP/VA Copolymer.
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Dermal Penetration Profile
Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of VP/VA Copolymer, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.
Absorption %
0%
Penetration Level
surface
Penetration Depth
surface only
Molecular Weight
Variable Da
Log P
n/a
Systemic Absorption
no
Topical Bioavailability
0%
Safety Margin Factor
none
Source: CIR Expert Panel
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Dispersing agent
Film former
Fixing agent (mordant)
Hair fixative
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for VP/VA Copolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
residual-monomer-concern
iarc-2b-impurity
eye-irritation-risk
spray-caution
eu_children_restricted
Chemical Function
Binder
Hair fixative
Film former
Dispersing agent
Fixing agent (mordant)
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bath salts
consumer_product; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
PVP-vinyl acetate copolymer
E Number
E1208
Food Category
emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VP/VA Copolymer allowed in the EU?
VP/VA Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 44%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does VP/VA Copolymer do in cosmetics?
VP/VA Copolymer functions as: Film-forming polymer; hair fixative; binder. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25086-89-9.
Is VP/VA Copolymer used outside cosmetics?
VP/VA Copolymer also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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