Calcium/Sodium PVM/MA Copolymer

Calcium/Sodium PVM/MA Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PVM/MA copolymer calcium sodium
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
2,5-Furandione, polymer with methoxyethene, calcium sodium salt
CAS #
94290-13-8
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Creates Protective Barrier
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
A synthetic film-forming polymer developed in the late 20th century for use in cosmetics to provide texture, hold, and conditioning properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR