Polyurea Crosspolymer-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyurea Crosspolymer-1 is the complex, crosslinked polymer formed by the reaction between four different isocyanates and PEI-45. The isocyanates used are a trimer of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), saturated methylene diphenyldiisocyanate (SMDI), the monourea of HDI trimer with ammonium cyclohexylaminopropanesulfonate, and HDI.
What does it do?
Polyurea Crosspolymer-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Absorbent
takes up water-based or oil-based substances
EU regulatory status
Polyurea Crosspolymer-1 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 Polyurea Crosspolymer-1?
Polyurea Crosspolymer-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyurea Crosspolymer-1 is the complex, crosslinked polymer formed by the reaction between four different isocyanates and PEI-45. The isocyanates used are a trimer of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), saturated methylene diphenyldiisocyanate (SMDI), the monourea of HDI trimer with ammonium cyclohexylaminopropanesulfonate, and HDI.
Is Polyurea Crosspolymer-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyurea Crosspolymer-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyurea Crosspolymer-1 do in cosmetic products?
Polyurea Crosspolymer-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent.
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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: 19/11/2012