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VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer

INCI: VP/METHACRYLAMIDE/VINYL IMIDAZOLE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
38139-93-4
Function
Film Forming, Hair Fixing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions; not specifically listed or restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer content (vinylpyrrolidone, methacrylamide) should be controlled; not permitted in natural/organic cosmetics (COSMOS)

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer content (vinylpyrrolidone, methacrylamide) should be controlled; not permitted in natural/organic cosmetics (COSMOS) The EU classifies VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer allowed in the EU?

VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer do in cosmetics?

VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer functions as: Film Forming, Hair Fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 38139-93-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole 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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