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:
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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
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