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

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

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic polymer combining vinyl methyl ether and maleic anhydride chemistry, developed as a film-forming and binding agent. Used in cosmetics to improve product adhesion, water resistance, and wear properties.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR