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Ammonium VA/Acrylates Copolymer
AKA “Vinyl acetate acrylate copolymer ammonium salt”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Ammonium va/acrylates copolymer
AKA: Vinyl acetate acrylate copolymer ammonium salt
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Ammonium Vinyl Acetate/Acrylates Copolymer
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Reduces Static
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Creates protective layer
Reduces flyaways
Holds hair in place
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed for cosmetic use. Created as a film-forming and styling agent in haircare products with no traditional antecedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR