Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

AKA: PVP/VA, Kollidon VA64

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from vinyl acetate and N-vinylpyrrolidone monomers derived from petroleum-based starting materials. Produced through free radical copolymerization of the two monomers under controlled conditions.

Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

CAS #

25086-89-1

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Viscosity Controlling

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.001–10%

Rinse-off0.07–44%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2017 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR