Is Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
INCI: VINYL CAPROLACTAM/VP/DIMETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer (CAS 102972-64-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, hair fixative, antistatic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, hair fixative, antistatic
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted – VCRP listed; CIR reviewed as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "styling", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "curly/coily", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "k…
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "film_former/hair_fixative", "polymer_type": "synthetic_copolymer", "chemical_backbone": "vinyl", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "120000-800000", "ionic_character": "cationic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": "transparent", "r…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Hair fixative
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer.
Chemical Function
Film former
Softener and conditioner
Hair fixative
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer functions as: Film forming, hair fixative, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 102972-64-5.
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