Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer

Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer 1
AKA: Film-forming polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, polymer with methoxyethene, monobutyl ester
CAS #
25119-68-0
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Creates protective layer
Reduces flyaways
Holds hair in place
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic polymer developed for cosmetics as a film-forming and suspending agent. Created to provide improved texture, adherence, and long-wear properties in cosmetic products.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR