Film Former

PVM/MA COPOLYMER

CAS 9011-16-9

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Polyvinyl methyl ether / maleic anhydride copolymer — a heavy-duty film former in hairsprays and denture adhesives with long safety data.

Function

ANTISTATICBINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMINGHAIR FIXINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

Strong film-forming fixative
Improves hair-style hold and humidity resistance
Common in denture adhesives — high safety record
Non-irritating at use levels

Known concerns

Not biodegradable
Can flake in heavy layers
Residual monomer must be controlled

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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ACRYLATES/CETEARETH-20 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-2

ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/HEMA COPOLYMER

ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/STYRENE COPOLYMER

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