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PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone): Is It a Microplastic?
Medium concernAcrylate / vinyl polymer
Synthetic polymer film-former, commonly in hairspray and brow gels.
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Is PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) a microplastic?
Yes: it is classified as a synthetic polymer. Synthetic polymer film-former, commonly in hairspray and brow gels.
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