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.