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-ethyl ester, polymer with methoxyethene
CAS 25087-06-3
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1-ethyl ester, polymer with methoxyethene in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Ethyl ester of pvm/ma copolymer”.
Also known as Ethyl ester of pvm/ma copolymer · Maleic acid monoethyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer · monoethyl ester of poly(methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid)
Used in cosmetics as a hair fixative, an antistatic agent and a film former.
- Hair fixing
- Antistatic
- Film forming
- Film former
- Hair fixative
- 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-ethyl ester, polymer with methoxyethene appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive2-Butanedioic acid (Z)-, monoethyl ester, polymer with methoxyethene
- 2-Butanedioic acid (Z)-, monoethyl ester, polymer with methoxyetheneSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Anti-static agent, Hair fixative.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Anti-static agent, Hair fixative.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1-ethyl 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-ethyl 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-ethyl ester, polymer with methoxyethene in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
3
Named organisations
2
Typical roles
Hair fixingAntistaticFilm formingFilm formerHair fixative
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1-ethyl ester, polymer with methoxyethene are shown first. Their ingredient lists include 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, 1-ethyl ester, polymer with methoxyethene; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
