Hydrolyzed Va/vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer

What is it?

Hydrolyzed VA/Vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer is a copolymer of vinyl acetoacetate and partially hydrolyzed vinyl acetate.

What does it do?

Hydrolyzed Va/vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

• Binding

  holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup

• Film forming

  forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

• Nail conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, or condition of fingernails and toenails

• Surfactant - emulsifying

  surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Hydrolyzed Va/vinyl Acetoacetate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

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