Bis-Hema Poly(Pentylene/hexamethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Bis-HEMA Poly(Pentylene/Hexamethylene Carbonate)/IPDI Copolymer is a urethane polymer formed by a multi-step process. First, a prepolymer is made by condensing 1,5-Pentanediol, Hexanediol and Dimethyl Carbonate, which is subsequently reacted with {29375; Isophorone Diisocyanate}. The resulting polymer is end-capped with HEMA.
What does it do?
Bis-Hema Poly(Pentylene/hexamethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
EU regulatory status
Bis-Hema Poly(Pentylene/hexamethylene 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-Hema Poly(Pentylene/hexamethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer?
Bis-Hema Poly(Pentylene/hexamethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bis-HEMA Poly(Pentylene/Hexamethylene Carbonate)/IPDI Copolymer is a urethane polymer formed by a multi-step process. First, a prepolymer is made by condensing 1,5-Pentanediol, Hexanediol and Dimethyl Carbonate, which is subsequently reacted with {29375; Isophorone Diisocyanate}. The resulting polymer is end-capped with HEMA.
Is Bis-Hema Poly(Pentylene/hexamethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bis-Hema Poly(Pentylene/hexamethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bis-Hema Poly(Pentylene/hexamethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Bis-Hema Poly(Pentylene/hexamethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.
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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: 02/04/2019