Allowed in EU

Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

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

What is it?

2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, polymer with tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one, reaction products with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane

What does it do?

Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anticaking

    prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing

EU regulatory status

Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer 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 Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer?

Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, polymer with tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one, reaction products with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane

Is Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking.

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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: 15/10/2010