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Polyurethane-17

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

What is it?

2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, hexanedioic acid, methylenedicyclohexanediisocyanate and 2,2-di(hydroxymethyl)propanoic acid, hydrolysed, tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine salts, reaction products with 1,2-ethanediamine

What does it do?

Polyurethane-17 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

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Polyurethane-17 is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Polyurethane-17?

Polyurethane-17 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, hexanedioic acid, methylenedicyclohexanediisocyanate and 2,2-di(hydroxymethyl)propanoic acid, hydrolysed, tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine salts, reaction products with 1,2-ethanediamine

Is Polyurethane-17 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Polyurethane-17 is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Polyurethane-17 do in cosmetic products?

Polyurethane-17 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.

What is the CAS number of Polyurethane-17?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyurethane-17 is 347175-78-4.

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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