Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

AKA “Crotonic acid copolymer, Silicone crosspolymer”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Crotonic acid/vinyl c8-12 isoalkyl esters/va/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer

AKA: Crotonic acid copolymer, Silicone crosspolymer

Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Synthetic

Clean

Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Crotonic Acid, vinyl C8-12 isoalkyl esters and Vinyl Acetate crosslinked with Bis-Vinyldimethicone Science: Functions: Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Hair Fixing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Hair Fixing

Creates Protective Barrier

Conditions Hair

Creates protective layer

Softens and detangles hair

Holds hair in place

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic film-forming polymer developed in the late 20th century for cosmetics to provide long-lasting wear, water resistance, and improved adherence in color cosmetics and styling products.