Polyvinylcaprolactam (inci)

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 25189-83-7

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"Polyvinyl" means vinyl polymers, a group of polymers based on vinyl monomers. "caprolactam" means a lactam compound. The polymer is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a binder (ensures the desired cohesion of powdery, powdery or creamy products, prevents solids and liquid components from separating), film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied) and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).

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