Triacontanyl PVP

AKA: C30 PVP, Triacontanyl Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Synthetic

Humectant

Occlusive

Clean

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-triacontene

CAS #

136445-69-7

Form

Powder

Functions

Film Forming

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

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic ingredient combining polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), developed in the 1930s, with triacontanyl alcohol. Created in late 20th-century cosmetics for film-forming and water-resistance properties in makeup and nail products.

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

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

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

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR