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VP/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer
AKA “P(VA-co-Nvp), vinylpyrrolidone vinyl alcohol, 1-vinyl pyrrolidone vinyl alcohol”
Humectant
Ingredient Facts
Vp/vinyl alcohol copolymer
AKA: P(VA-co-Nvp), Vinylpyrrolidone vinyl alcohol, 1-vinyl pyrrolidone vinyl alcohol
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Occlusive
Not Clean
VP/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer is the product formed by the polymerization and subsequent hydrolysis of vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate.
Effective at 5.15%
Formula
C8H13NO2
Mol. Weight
155.19
CAS #
26008-54-8
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Created as a synthetic polymer in the mid-20th century for cosmetic formulations. Used as a film-forming and stabilizing agent in hair care and skincare products.
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
Concentration Guide
3.0%
7.3%
0%10%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 3-7.3
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR