Cosmetic Ingredient

Polyvinylcaprolactam

INCI: POLYVINYLCAPROLACTAM
CAS 25189-83-7
2H-Azepin-2-one, 1-ethenylhexahydro-, homopolymer
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Film-forming agent, hair fixative, hair waving/straightening
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Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

2H-Azepin-2-one, 1-ethenylhexahydro-, homopolymer

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
25189-83-7
INCI
POLYVINYLCAPROLACTAM
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026
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