murphyVinyl Acetate/Crotonic Acid Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: VA/CA Copolymer
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Not Clean
Vinyl Acetate/Crotonic Acid Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
25609-89-6
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Film Forming
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
4 studies / 4 not irritating (CIR 223)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 223)
Eye Irritant in Testing
2 studies / 2 irritating / reactions minimal to slight (CIR 223)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR