Skip to Content
Merck
  • Final report of the Amended Safety Assessment of PVM/MA copolymer and its related salts and esters as used in cosmetics.

Final report of the Amended Safety Assessment of PVM/MA copolymer and its related salts and esters as used in cosmetics.

International journal of toxicology (2011-11-30)
Christina L Burnett, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, F Alan Andersen
PMID22068629
ABSTRACT

Polyvinyl methyl ether/maleic acid (PVM/MA) copolymer, and its related salts and esters, are used in cosmetics, mainly as binders, film formers, and hair fixatives. Animal and human data relevant to the use of these ingredients in cosmetic products were reviewed by the CIR Expert Panel. The Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe for use in cosmetic products.