A synthetic polymer that forms films and binds.
What it is
PVM/MA copolymer is a copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride. CosIng lists it as antistatic, binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, hair fixing and viscosity controlling.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, hair styling products and some skin care.
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.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Hair fixing
- Permitting physical control of hair style.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (62)
- Shampoo Puntas Reconstruidas · Dove
- Men’s Grooming & Body Care Gift Set · Molton Brown
- Men’s Skin Care Gift Set · Molton Brown
- Bai Ji Hydrator 100ml · Molton Brown
- Dr Irena Eris Zestaw AUTHORITY 50 ml + 15 ml + 15 ml + prezent · Dr Irena Eris
- Colgate strong theeth · Colgate
- Spicule Retinol PDRN Cream · Mary&May
- Green Tea Soothing aqua Gel + Biome Balance · INGU
- Signal White Now Color Correct Uzun Süren Beyazlık Diş Macunu · Unilever
- Torriden DIVE In Multi Pad · torriden
- torriden dive in serum · torriden
- Garnier Nem Bombası Canlandırıcı Kağıt Maske 28 gr · L'Oréal