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Film Former

ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER

CAS 25087-06-3
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Ethyl-esterified polymer of vinyl methyl ether and maleic anhydride. A workhorse film former in hair sprays and long-wear makeup. Polymer size makes skin absorption negligible.

Function

ANTISTATICFILM FORMINGHAIR FIXING

Skin benefits

  • Film former for hair styling
  • Improves wear of cosmetics
  • Polymer too large for skin penetration
  • Long history of cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • Possible trace maleic anhydride residues
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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