Isopropyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer

AKA: Film-Forming Resin

Synthetic

Occlusive

Emulsifier

Clean

2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, polymer with methoxyethene, 1-methylethyl ester

CAS #

31307-95-6

Form

Powder

State

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Antistatic

Binding

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

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

Antioxidant

Improves Elasticity

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not an Eye Irritant

1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 545)

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR