A synthetic copolymer used as a film-forming and hair-fixing agent.
What it is
VA/crotonates/vinyl neodecanoate copolymer is a copolymer of vinyl acetate, crotonic acid and vinyl neodecanoate. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, film-forming and hair-fixing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hairsprays, styling gels, mousses and other styling 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 raw material is a polymer rather than a single compound, and the proportion of each monomer is not shown on the label.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Hair fixing
- Permitting physical control of hair style.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.