Bis-Hea Poly(Hexamethylene/methylpentylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Bis-HEA Poly(Hexamethylene/Methylpentylene Carbonate)/IPDI Copolymer is a copolymer of Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI) and the polymer produced by the reaction hexamethylene carbonate and methylpentylene carbonate, end-capped with 2-hydroxyethylacrylate (HEA).
What does it do?
Bis-Hea Poly(Hexamethylene/methylpentylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
EU regulatory status
Bis-Hea Poly(Hexamethylene/methylpentylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bis-Hea Poly(Hexamethylene/methylpentylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer?
Bis-Hea Poly(Hexamethylene/methylpentylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bis-HEA Poly(Hexamethylene/Methylpentylene Carbonate)/IPDI Copolymer is a copolymer of Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI) and the polymer produced by the reaction hexamethylene carbonate and methylpentylene carbonate, end-capped with 2-hydroxyethylacrylate (HEA).
Is Bis-Hea Poly(Hexamethylene/methylpentylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bis-Hea Poly(Hexamethylene/methylpentylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bis-Hea Poly(Hexamethylene/methylpentylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Bis-Hea Poly(Hexamethylene/methylpentylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 26/02/2016