Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer

Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer 1
AKA: Film-former, Hair conditioning polymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
2-Butanedioic acid (Z)-, monoethyl ester, polymer with methoxyethene
CAS #
25087-06-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Creates protective layer
Reduces flyaways
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century for cosmetic applications. Used as a film-former and texture enhancer in masques, nail lacquers, and styling products.
EWG
1
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-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