What it is
Vinyl acetate is a small monomer that is polymerized to form film-forming polymers used in cosmetics for binding and forming flexible films. In finished products it appears as part of such polymers rather than as the free monomer.
Safety & warnings
In finished cosmetics it is present within polymers; the polymers are inert film formers generally regarded as well tolerated.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic monomer.
Questions everyone asks
What is vinyl acetate used for?
It is a building block for film-forming polymers used to help products wear evenly.
Is the free monomer in my product?
It is generally present as part of a polymer rather than as the free monomer.