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 name | POLYVINYL ACETATE |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 9003-20-7 |
| Prevalence | 15 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 66 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 8,100 |
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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