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Is Polyvinyl Methyl Ether vegan?

Polyvinyl Methyl Ether

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Polyvinyl Methyl Ether is a synthetic polymer derived from methyl vinyl ether, used in cosmetics as a film-forming or thickening agent.

Also known as Ethene, methoxy-, homopolymer
INCI name Polyvinyl Methyl Ether
CosIng ID 79335
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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