VINYL ACETATE is graded F** (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
VINYL ACETATE
Safety grade: F**
Vinyl acetate is a clear, colorless liquid that comes from acetylene and acetic acid. It's commonly used to create flexible, protective coatings that dry quickly on skin and hair.
This ingredient forms a flexible, breathable film on the skin or hair surface that helps products stay in place, provides hold, and creates a smooth protective layer.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: June 7, 2026
Safer alternatives to VINYL ACETATE
- PVP — Grade A. Forms flexible protective films with hold; widely used as vinyl acetate alternative in hair/skin products.
- HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE — Grade A. Creates breathable films on skin/hair; natural cellulose polymer with comparable film-forming performance.
- ACRYLATES COPOLYMER — Grade A. Synthetic film-former that provides flexible hold and protective coating; direct vinyl acetate replacement in cosmetics.
- HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE — Grade A. Cellulose-based film former with antistatic properties; creates smooth, protective layers similar to vinyl acetate.
Other CMR Substance ingredients
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- PETROLEUM — Grade F
- FORMALDEHYDE — Grade F
- STYRENE — Grade F**
- TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL — Grade F**
- CHLOROACETAMIDE — Grade F**
Other Film Forming ingredients
- CELLULOSE GUM — Grade A
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- POLYQUATERNIUM-7 — Grade B
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10 — Grade A
- MALTODEXTRIN — Grade A
- CERA ALBA — Grade A