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VINYLAMINE/VINYLFORMAMIDE COPOLYMER.

Insufficient Data CAS - / HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR FIXING

This cationic copolymer serves as a conditioning and anti-static agent, imparting protective properties and substantivity to hair and skin. It is frequently incorporated into hair styling, conditioning, and various foamy cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Hair conditioning Hair fixing Antistatic agent Film former

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a quaternized, cationic polyelectrolyte, Vinylamine/Vinylformamide Copolymer forms a film and interacts with the negatively charged surface of hair and skin. Its numerous primary amine groups exhibit a strong affinity for anionic substances, contributing to its conditioning and substantivity.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 5.4 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

Poly(vinyl amine) microparticles demonstrate stability for 80 hours at pH 5.4; however, degradation was observed at pH 7.4 and 9.0.

Conflicts

  • Anionic ingredients

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

While not CIR reviewed, cosmetic ingredients in the European Union undergo rigorous safety assessments by qualified scientific experts.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Due to a lack of comprehensive safety assessments, including an unreviewed CIR status and unknown skin compatibility, a definitive recommendation for this ingredient cannot be provided.

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