Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Polyvinyl alcohol
CAS 106442-33-5
Adhesion/cohesion promoter · Backing · Binder
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 761 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Specialty occupational products.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Polyvinyl alcohol appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|pharma|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
USFDAinactive ingredient database17 entries — 6 administration routes
- Route: AURICULAR (OTIC); Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 0.05 %w/vSource →
- Route: INTRAVITREAL; Dosage form: IMPLANT; Potency: 0.12 mgSource →
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 1.4 %w/wSource →
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SOLUTION/ DROPS; Potency: 1.4 %w/vSource →
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 1.4 %w/wSource →
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SUSPENSION/ DROPS; Potency: 1.4 %w/vSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: 1.67 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 5 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 165 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 0.7 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 96 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Potency: 20 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING; Maximum daily exposure: 2 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 1.4 %w/vSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SYSTEM; Maximum daily exposure: 420 mgSource →
- Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: AEROSOL, FOAM; Potency: 0.5 %w/wSource →
- Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: 0.5 %w/wSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 761 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Specialty occupational products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Viscosity modifier, Sealant (barrier).
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 761 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Specialty occupational products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Viscosity modifier, Sealant (barrier).Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 10 active drug products and 10 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 10 active drug products and 10 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Polyvinyl alcohol. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Polyvinyl alcohol in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
761
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsRaw materialsSpecialty occupational productsLaboratory suppliesHome maintenanceMedical/dental
Typical roles
Adhesion/cohesion promoterBackingBinderEmulsifierFilm formerLaminatePaint additivePaint additive/binder
Found in these products
- Pure Activel-oreal, l-oreal-consumer-products, garnier · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Pink Peel-off MaskeBalea · KosmetikaMinor
- Foaming Dish Spray Refill Strips, Fragrance-FreeNature Clean • 🇨🇦Frank T Ross · Foaming Dish Sray Refill StripsLow
- Laundry Detergent Sheets, Fragrance-FreeNature Clean • 🇨🇦FT Ross(🇨🇳) · Dry Laundry Detergent SheetsLow
- 7TH Heaven Superfood Pomegranate Peel-Off Mask7th Heaven · BeautyMinor
- Women's Multi With Fruits & VegetablesSpring ValleyCritical
- Fabric Softener, Fragrance-FreeTru Earth Envmt • 🇨🇦Port Moody BC · Fabric SoftenersLow
- Laundry Detergent Fresh Linen ScentSheets Laundry Club · Laundry Detergent
- Fragrance-Free Laundry DetergentTru Earth Envmt • 🇨🇦Pt Moody BC · Dry Laundry DetergentsLow
- Collagen nightPh LabHigh
- Maskara Designer WaterproofGabrini · Non Open Products FactsHigh
- Atomy absolute BB no.23 spf 50AtomyHigh
- Nose Pore Strips + Wet WipesDr. Rashel Beauty Exixirs · FaceHigh
