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Film Former

VINYL CAPROLACTAM/VP/DIMETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS 102972-64-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A high-hold film-forming polymer used in hairsprays and stylers. Inert as a cured film on hair; trade-offs are environmental persistence and spray-inhalation considerations.

Function

FILM FORMINGHAIR FIXINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Strong-hold hair fixative
  • Humidity-resistant film former
  • Stable cured polymer
  • Common styling ingredient

Known concerns

  • Synthetic polymer — environmental persistence
  • Residual monomer trace concern
  • Mild eye irritation in spray use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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