Is Ethylene/VA Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Ethylene/VA Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylene/VA Copolymer
INCI: ETHYLENE/VA COPOLYMER
Ethylene/VA Copolymer (CAS 24937-78-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, Film Forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
CAS Number
24937-78-8
Function
Binding, Film Forming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
🇪🇺 EU Status
permitted
🇺🇸 US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions for cosmetic use; listed in VCRP; EVA copolymers cleared for food-contact packaging under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Binder
Degradant/impurity
Diluent
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Filler
Film former
Flow promoter
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethylene/VA Copolymer - available to Pro subscribers.
Regulatory Flags
synthetic-polymer
petroleum-derived
no-dedicated-cir-monograph
no-sccs-opinion
residual-monomer-qc
not-cosmos-eligible
ifra_fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylene/VA Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Ethylene/VA Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylene/VA Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Ethylene/VA Copolymer functions as: Binding, Film Forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 24937-78-8.
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