Definition
Vinyl Alcohol/Vinylformamide Copolymer is a partially hydrolyzed copolymer of vinyl acetate and vinylformamide monomers
Cosmetic roles
Adjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGCares for nailsNAIL CONDITIONINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGSoftens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGHolds hair in placeHAIR FIXINGHolds powders togetherBINDING
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
VINYL ALCOHOL/VINYLFORMAMIDE COPOLYMERINCI
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 167747-79-7
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID80107081
What products actually use it for
What the 7 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.
- Softener and conditioner2
- Emulsifier1
- Hair fixative (EPA)1
- Viscosity modifier1
- Binder1
- Film former1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard