Polyurethane-44
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyurethane-44 is a copolymer of hexanedioic acid, hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), trimethylolpropane, 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol (MPD), and caprolactone monomers
What does it do?
Polyurethane-44 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
EU regulatory status
Polyurethane-44 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 Polyurethane-44?
Polyurethane-44 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyurethane-44 is a copolymer of hexanedioic acid, hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), trimethylolpropane, 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol (MPD), and caprolactone monomers
Is Polyurethane-44 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyurethane-44 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyurethane-44 do in cosmetic products?
Polyurethane-44 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, bulking.
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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: 18/07/2012