Allowed in EU

Polyurea Crosspolymer-7

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

What is it?

Polyurea Crosspolymer-7 is a copolymer of HDI Isocyanurate Trimer, PEI-116, Trimethylolpropane and Xylene Diisocyanate in which the free isocyanate groups are crosslinked to form urea linkages.

What does it do?

Polyurea Crosspolymer-7 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

EU regulatory status

Polyurea Crosspolymer-7 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-7?

Polyurea Crosspolymer-7 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyurea Crosspolymer-7 is a copolymer of HDI Isocyanurate Trimer, PEI-116, Trimethylolpropane and Xylene Diisocyanate in which the free isocyanate groups are crosslinked to form urea linkages.

Is Polyurea Crosspolymer-7 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Polyurea Crosspolymer-7 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Polyurea Crosspolymer-7 do in cosmetic products?

Polyurea Crosspolymer-7 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: 07/07/2020