Allowed in EU

Bis-Hea/hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/ipdi Copolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as nail conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Bis-HEA/HEMA Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/IPDI Copolymer is the polymer made by the reaction of polytetramethylene glycol, 1,2-butanediol, and isophorone diisocyanate, end-capped with hydroxyethyl acrylate and hydroxyethyl methacrylate.

What does it do?

Bis-Hea/hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/ipdi Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Bis-Hea/hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/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/hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/ipdi Copolymer?

Bis-Hea/hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/ipdi Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bis-HEA/HEMA Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/IPDI Copolymer is the polymer made by the reaction of polytetramethylene glycol, 1,2-butanediol, and isophorone diisocyanate, end-capped with hydroxyethyl acrylate and hydroxyethyl methacrylate.

Is Bis-Hea/hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/ipdi Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Bis-Hea/hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/ipdi Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Bis-Hea/hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/ipdi Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Bis-Hea/hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-41/1,2-Butanediol/ipdi Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: nail conditioning.

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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: 28/07/2014