PVP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Polyvinylpyrrolidone/DMAEMA copolymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

PVP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

CAS #

30581-59-0

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Functions

Film Forming

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

Viscosity Controlling

Holds Formula Together

Creates Protective Barrier

Hair Fixing

Creates protective layer

Holds hair in place

Holds ingredients together

Traditional Use

A late 20th-century synthetic polymer engineered to improve product texture, enhance ingredient adhesion, and provide conditioning benefits in modern personal care formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

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

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR