Film Former
ISOPROPYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A film-forming copolymer used in hair sprays and styling products. Cured polymer is essentially inert on skin; the main concerns are inhalation in spray form and environmental persistence.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective hair-fixative film former
- Long flake resistance in hair sprays
- Low skin irritation in finished form
Known concerns
- Synthetic non-biodegradable polymer
- Spray-form inhalation exposure to consider
- Marginal environmental persistence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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