PVP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
AKA “Polyvinylpyrrolidone/DMAEMA copolymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Pvp/dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate copolymer
AKA: Polyvinylpyrrolidone/DMAEMA copolymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
PVP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
30581-59-0
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Hair Fixing
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
A late 20th-century synthetic polymer engineered to improve product texture, enhance ingredient adhesion, and provide conditioning benefits in modern personal care formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR