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Is Polyvinyl Alcohol Crosspolymer vegetarian?

Polyvinyl Alcohol Crosspolymer

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Polyvinyl Alcohol Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer formed by crosslinking polyvinyl alcohol with glyoxal, used as a film-forming agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Ethenol-Glyoxal copolymer
INCI name Polyvinyl Alcohol Crosspolymer
CAS number 93409-71-3
CosIng ID 58935
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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