Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of PVM/MA Copolymer and Its Related Salts and Esters As Used in Cosmetics

Overview

Journal Int J Toxicol

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialty Toxicology

Date 2011 Nov 10

PMID 22068629

Citations 9

Authors

Christina L Burnett

Wilma F Bergfeld

Donald V Belsito

Ronald A Hill

Curtis D Klaassen

Daniel C Liebler

James G Marks Jr

Ronald C Shank

Thomas J Slaga

Paul W Snyder

F Alan Andersen

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Abstract

Polyvinyl methyl ether/maleic acid (PVM/MA) copolymer, and its related salts and esters, are used in cosmetics, mainly as binders, film formers, and hair fixatives. Animal and human data relevant to the use of these ingredients in cosmetic products were reviewed by the CIR Expert Panel. The Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe for use in cosmetic products.

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