Skip to content

Film Former

VP/VA COPOLYMER

CAS 25086-89-9
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A synthetic film-forming copolymer common in hairsprays and styling gels. Strong safety record on skin; main worries are synthetic-polymer environmental concerns.

Function

BINDINGFILM FORMINGHAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Film former
  • Holds hairstyle
  • Humidity resistance

Known concerns

  • Synthetic polymer/environmental
  • Trace monomers
  • Microplastic scrutiny

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related film formers

78
4-PCA DIMETHICONE/BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Film Former
 78
ACETYL CYCLODEXTRIN
Film Former
 78
ACRYLATES/CETEARETH-20 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Film Former
 78
ACRYLATES/DIACETONEACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER
Film Former
 78
ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Film Former
 78
ACRYLATES/ETHYLAMINE OXIDE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Film Former
 78
ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Film Former
 78
ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/GLYCIDYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-2
Film Former

Check your shelf

Find VP/VA COPOLYMER in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains VP/VA COPOLYMER and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.