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Ingredient Dictionary

POLYVINYLCAPROLACTAM

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 1 list it before the 1% line and 0 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

1 of 1 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

2H-Azepin-2-one, 1-ethenylhexahydro-, homopolymer

Cosmetic roles

Leaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGHolds hair in placeHAIR FIXING

Safety & regulatory references

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

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ポリビニルカプロラクタム: 本品は、一般に次の化学式で表されるビニルカプロラクタムの重合体である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

POLYVINYLCAPROLACTAMINCI폴리비닐카프롤락탐Korean label name (MFDS standard)2H-Azepin-2-one, 1-ethenylhexahydro-, homopolymerSynonymポリビニルカプロラクタムJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
25189-83-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID901011110

What products actually use it for

What the 2 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.

  • Film former1
  • Hair fixative (EPA)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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