The Basics On Polyvinyl Alcohol
What is Polyvinyl Alcohol?
A synthetic polymer of vinyl alcohol that functions in cosmetics as a gel-based thickener, film-forming, and binding agent.
What are other names for Polyvinyl Alcohol?
ETHENOL, HOMOPOLYMER, HOMOPOLYMER ETHENOL, and POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
What is Polyvinyl Alcohol used for?
How Polyvinyl Alcohol is classified
Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Polyvinyl Alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Polyvinyl Alcohol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Polyvinyl Alcohol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Polyvinyl Alcohol from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Polyvinyl Alcohol
Embryolisse Eau De Beaute Rosamelis – Alcohol Free Toner (6.67 fl. oz.); Phytomer Eau Marine Alcohol-Free Tonic Lotion (8.4 fl. oz.);Anthony Alcohol Free Deodorant; Kiehl’s Since 1851 Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner; Kiehl’s Since 1851 Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner Mini; Kiehl’s Since 1851 Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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