Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
AKA “Film-forming polymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Butyl ester of pvm/ma copolymer
AKA: Film-forming polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, polymer with methoxyethene, monobutyl ester
CAS #
25119-68-0
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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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
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Creates protective layer
Reduces flyaways
Holds hair in place
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic polymer developed for cosmetics as a film-forming and suspending agent. Created to provide improved texture, adherence, and long-wear properties in cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer and Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Potassium Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR