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Film Former

PVP

CAS 9003-39-8
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A water-soluble polymer giving hair products their hold and styling films. Inert, also used in pharma and food; only minor concern is inhalation of aerosol hair sprays.

Skin benefits

  • Film-former
  • Hair-styling hold
  • Pharma-grade safety

Known concerns

  • Inhalation risk in aerosol sprays
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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