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

Int J Toxicol. 2011 Oct;30(5 Suppl):128S-44S. doi: 10.1177/1091581811407934.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Consumer Product Safety*
  • Cosmetics / toxicity*
  • Humans
  • Maleates / chemistry
  • Maleates / toxicity*
  • Polyethylenes / chemistry
  • Polyethylenes / toxicity*

Substances

  • Cosmetics
  • Maleates
  • Polyethylenes
  • poly(methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic anhydride)