Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
AKA “Ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Ethylhexyl acrylate/methoxy peg-23 methacrylate/vinyl acetate copolymer
AKA: Ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer
Ingredient · Hair Fixing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with ethenyl acetate, 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and \a-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-\q-methoxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
CAS #
137455-77-7
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Hair Fixing
Antioxidant Protection
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic terpolymer developed in the late 20th century. Used in cosmetics as a film-former and water-resistant agent in waterproof makeup and long-wear formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR