Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2 is a complex, highly-crosslinked polymer prepared by reacting the polymeric reaction product of guanazole, melamine, glyoxal, glyoxylic acid, and 2,2-dimethoxyacetaldehyde with trimethyolpropane/xylylene diisocyanate crosspolymer and Cellulose Gum.
What does it do?
Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2 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 Crosspolymer-2 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 Crosspolymer-2?
Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2 is a complex, highly-crosslinked polymer prepared by reacting the polymeric reaction product of guanazole, melamine, glyoxal, glyoxylic acid, and 2,2-dimethoxyacetaldehyde with trimethyolpropane/xylylene diisocyanate crosspolymer and Cellulose Gum.
Is Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2 do in cosmetic products?
Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2 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: 12/11/2014