Polyvinyl Acetate

Polyvinyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, binding agent. It is used in 15 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 66 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI namePOLYVINYL ACETATE
FunctionANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING
CAS number9003-20-7
Prevalence15 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies66 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches8,100

Used in

Mascaras 80%Eyeshadows 6.7%False Eyelashes 6.7%Lash & Brow Serums 6.7%

Frequently asked

What does Polyvinyl Acetate do in skincare?
Polyvinyl Acetate functions as an antistatic, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Polyvinyl Acetate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially mascaras (80% of its uses).

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