Cosmetic Ingredient

Acrylates/Vp Copolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/VP COPOLYMER
CAS 26589-26-4
Binder, film former, hair fixing/styling agent
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Binder, film former, hair fixing/styling agent

Purpose

Function

Binder, film former, hair fixing/styling agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Residual vinylpyrrolidone (VP) monomer content should be monitored; VP itself is classified as a possible reproductive toxicant at high doses — controlled at ppm levels in finished polymers

US Note

CIR-reviewed under the Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers safety assessment — safe as used

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
26589-26-4
INCI
ACRYLATES/VP COPOLYMER
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026