Banned in EU

N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone

A cosmetic ingredient used as not reported in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-,1-Vinylpyrrolidinone,1-Vinylpyrrolidone

What does it do?

N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Not reported

    function not declared in the EU CosIng database — the substance is approved for cosmetic use, but no specific role has been categorised

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1113CMR2), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone?

N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-,1-Vinylpyrrolidinone,1-Vinylpyrrolidone

Is N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone do in cosmetic products?

N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: not reported.

What is the CAS number of N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone is 88-12-0.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/04/2018