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Is Potassium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer vegetarian?

Potassium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer

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Potassium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer is the potassium salt of the ethyl ester of a synthetic copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride (PVM/MA), used as a film-forming agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Potassium Salt of Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
INCI name Potassium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
CosIng ID 59120
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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