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ETHYLENE/VA COPOLYMER

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 37 list it before the 1% line and 9 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 44 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 44

Definition

Acetic acid ethenyl ester, polymer with ethene

US FDA substance register · UNII 3H390O24SI · registered name ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER (50% VINYL ACETATE) · polymer

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Holds powders togetherBINDINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name (エチレン/VA)コポリマー: 本品は、エチレンと酢酸ビニル(VA)の共重合体である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

ETHYLENE/VA COPOLYMERINCI에틸렌/브이에이코폴리머Korean label name (MFDS standard)Acetic acid, ethenyl ester, copolymer with etheneSynonym(エチレン/VA)コポリマーJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
24937-78-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID0049814

Measured properties

Flash point
260 ℃
Relative density
0.930 ()
Auto-ignition temperature
259 ℃

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 81 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Binder33
  • Adhesion/cohesion promoter16
  • Thickening agent8
  • Lubricating agent3
  • Surface modifier2
  • Degradant/impurity (EPA)2
  • Dispersing agent2
  • Emulsifier2
12 other uses
  • Flow promoter2
  • Film former1
  • Wetting agent (non-aqueous)1
  • Anti-adhesive/cohesive1
  • Elasticizer1
  • Fragrance1
  • Sealant (barrier)1
  • Diluent1
  • Viscosity modifier1
  • Plasticizer1
  • Hardener1
  • Filler1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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