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VP/VA Copolymer: Is It a Microplastic?

Medium concernAcrylate / vinyl polymer

Vinyl-pyrrolidone copolymer film-former, same family as PVP.

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VP/VA Copolymer, common questions

Is VP/VA Copolymer a microplastic?

Yes: it is classified as a synthetic polymer. Vinyl-pyrrolidone copolymer film-former, same family as PVP.

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