VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Vinyl Polymer, Film-forming Agent
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
Vinylpyrrolidone Hexadecene Copolymer
Effective at 5.15%
CAS #
32440-50-9
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polymer for cosmetic use. Used in hair styling products and makeup formulations as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
3.0%
7.3%
0%10%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 3-7.3
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR