Polyurethane-70
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyurethane-70 is a complex polymer that is formed by a multi-step synthesis. First, a mixture of polyester diols (a copolymer of Adipic Acid and 1,4-Butanediol; and a copolymer of Adipic Acid and Hexanediol; and Neopentyl Glycol and 1,4-Butanediol are reacted with Isophorone Diisocyanate and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). The resulting urethane polymer is reacted with the sodium salt of N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminoethanesulfonic acid, ethylene diamine, and Diethanolamine.
What does it do?
Polyurethane-70 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
Polyurethane-70 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-70?
Polyurethane-70 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyurethane-70 is a complex polymer that is formed by a multi-step synthesis. First, a mixture of polyester diols (a copolymer of Adipic Acid and 1,4-Butanediol; and a copolymer of Adipic Acid and Hexanediol; and Neopentyl Glycol and 1,4-Butanediol are reacted with Isophorone Diisocyanate and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). The resulting urethane polymer is reacted with the sodium salt of N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminoethanesulfonic acid, ethylene diamine, and Diethanolamine.
Is Polyurethane-70 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyurethane-70 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyurethane-70 do in cosmetic products?
Polyurethane-70 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: 20/06/2016