Polyvinylacetamide
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Polyvinylacetamide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Polyvinylacetamide 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is Polyvinylacetamide?
Polyvinylacetamide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Polyvinylacetamide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyvinylacetamide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyvinylacetamide do in cosmetic products?
Polyvinylacetamide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Polyvinylacetamide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyvinylacetamide is -.
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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: 15/10/2010