Hydroxypropyltrisiloxyl Ipdi/peg-14 Copolymer

What is it?

Bis-Hydroxypropyltrisiloxyl IPDI/PEG-14 Copolymer is a copolymer of hydroxypropyltrisiloxyl isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) and PEG-14.

What does it do?

Hydroxypropyltrisiloxyl Ipdi/peg-14 Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

• Binding

  holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup

• Cleansing

  helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

• Skin conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

• Surfactant - cleansing

  surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

• Surfactant - foam boosting

  surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

EU regulatory status

Hydroxypropyltrisiloxyl Ipdi/peg-14 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.

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