The Basics On Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
What is Vp/Eicosene Copolymer?
A film-forming agent often used in water-resistant sunscreen products.
What are other names for Vp/Eicosene Copolymer?
1-EICOSENE, POLYMER WITH 1-ETHENYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE, 1-ETHENYL- POLYMER WITH 1-EICOSENE 2-PYRROLIDINONE, 1-ETHENYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE, POLYMER WITH 1-EICOSENE, 2-PYRROLIDINONE, 1-ETHENYL-, POLYMER WITH 1-EICOSENE, EICOSENE225VINYLPYRROLIDONE COPOLYMER, POLYMER WITH 1-EICOSENE 1-ETHENYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE, POLYMER WITH 1-EICOSENE 2-PYRROLIDINONE, 1-ETHENYL-, POLYMER WITH 1-ETHENYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE 1-EICOSENE, PVP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, PVP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER, VP/ EICOSENE COPOLYMER, and VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER
What is Vp/Eicosene Copolymer used for?
Helps sunscreen adhere better to skin and resist breaking down in water.
How Vp/Eicosene Copolymer is classified
Film-Forming/Holding Agents
Recommendations for using Vp/Eicosene Copolymer during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer During Pregnancy
What we know about using Vp/Eicosene Copolymer while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
In Vitro PVP No teratogenic effects were observed when up to 500 µg of PVP (MW 11,500) was injected into the yolk sac of rabbit embryos.
General safety info about Vp/Eicosene Copolymer from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Bumble and bumble Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray; Bumble and bumble Thickening Spray; Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Heat Protectant
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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