A mixed calcium and zinc salt of a synthetic copolymer, used as a binder.
What it is
Calcium/zinc PVM/MA copolymer is, according to CosIng, a mixed zinc and calcium salt of PVM/MA copolymer, a copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic acid. CosIng lists it as a binding ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the ratio of calcium to zinc or the molecular weight.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.