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POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII MH3C9SAJ4G · registered name Polyvinyl chloride K88 · polymer

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Leaves 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)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ポリ塩化ビニル: 本品は、塩化ビニルの重合体であり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

POLYVINYL CHLORIDEINCI폴리비닐클로라이드Korean label name (MFDS standard)Ethene, chloro-, homopolymerSynonymポリ塩化ビニルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
9002-86-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID5025940
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID801844516
Molecular formula
(C2H3Cl)n

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Colour
colourless, white
Odour
odourless
Flash point
391 ℃
Flammability (solid, gas)
combustible
Vapour density
2.2
Relative density
1.406
Auto-ignition temperature
454 ℃
Molecular weight
62.4987

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 96 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.

  • Binder70
  • Adhesion/cohesion promoter7
  • Pigment7
  • Plasticizer5
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified2
  • Film former1
  • Insulators1
  • Dye1
2 other uses
  • Waterproofing agent1
  • Chemical reaction regulator1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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