Vinyl Acetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Vinyl Acetate is the unsaturated ester that conforms to the formula:
What does it do?
Vinyl Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Vinyl Acetate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1565), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vinyl Acetate?
Vinyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Vinyl Acetate is the unsaturated ester that conforms to the formula:
Is Vinyl Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Vinyl Acetate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Vinyl Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Vinyl Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Vinyl Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Vinyl Acetate is 108-05-4.
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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: 30/07/2020