Film-Forming Agent

Ethyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer

INCI: ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER

Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Ethyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer?

Ethyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer (INCI: ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. 2-Butanedioic acid (Z)-, monoethyl ester, polymer with methoxyethene.

Its declared cosmetic functions are antistatic, film forming and hair fixing.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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