Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1-(1-methylethyl) ester, polymer with methoxyethene
CAS 31307-95-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1-(1-methylethyl) ester, polymer with methoxyethene in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Isopropyl ester of pvm/ma copolymer”.
Also known as Isopropyl ester of pvm/ma copolymer · Maleic acid monoisopropyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer
Used in cosmetics as a hair fixative, an antistatic agent and a binder.
- Hair fixing
- Antistatic
- Binding
- Emulsion stabilising
- Film forming
- Emulsifier
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1-(1-methylethyl) ester, polymer with methoxyethene appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, polymer with methoxyethene, 1-methylethyl ester
- 2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, polymer with methoxyethene, 1-methylethyl esterSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Anti-static agent, Emulsifier.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Anti-static agent, Emulsifier.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1-(1-methylethyl) ester, polymer with methoxyethene. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1-(1-methylethyl) ester, polymer with methoxyethene yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1-(1-methylethyl) ester, polymer with methoxyethene in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
2
Typical roles
Hair fixingAntistaticBindingEmulsion stabilisingFilm formingEmulsifier