Sodium Ma/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer

Sodium Ma/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, film forming agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM MA/VINYL ALCOHOL COPOLYMER
FunctionBINDING, FILM FORMING
CAS number139871-83-3
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Exfoliators 75%Face Cleansers 25%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Ma/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer do in skincare?
Sodium Ma/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer functions as a binding, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Ma/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Ma/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially exfoliators (75% of its uses).

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