Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer

AKA: Vinyl acetate acrylate copolymer ammonium salt

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginDerived from vinyl acetate and acrylic monomers, both petroleum-based chemical compounds. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization of vinyl acetate and acrylate monomers, then neutralized with ammonia.

Ammonium Vinyl Acetate/Acrylates Copolymer

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Antistatic

Binding

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Hair Fixing

Reduces Static

Holds Formula Together

Creates Protective Barrier

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Creates protective layer

Reduces flyaways

Holds hair in place

Holds ingredients together

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2018

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR