Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, film forming agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER |
| Function | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 32440-50-9/63231-81-2 |
| EC number | -/- |
| Prevalence | 532 products (0.57% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Sunscreens 18.2%Lipsticks 11.5%Lip Moisturizers 9.6%Mascaras 9.2%Lip Glosses 5.5%Concealers 5.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer do in skincare?
- Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer functions as a binding, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Vp/Hexadecene 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 Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially sunscreens (18.2% of its uses).
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