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Film Former

VA/CROTONIC ACID/PEG-20M COPOLYMER

CAS 208707-53-3
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A film-forming copolymer of vinyl acetate and crotonic acid blended with PEG-20M — creates flexible films in leave-on hair and skin products. Standard, well-tolerated polymer.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Forms flexible films in styling and skincare
  • Improves product wear
  • High molecular weight limits absorption
  • Versatile rheology modifier

Known concerns

  • Trace residual monomers theoretically possible
  • Petroleum-derived

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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