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Thickener

BIS-(DECYLTETRADECETH-150) HEXANEDICARBAMATE

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A high-EO polymeric urethane thickener used to control viscosity in water-based formulations. The big polymer is non-bioavailable and broadly safe; safety hinges on residual diisocyanate purity from manufacture.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Effective associative thickener for water-based gels
  • Provides shear-thinning, easy-spread feel
  • High molecular weight limits skin penetration

Known concerns

  • High-EO ethoxylate — controlled 1,4-dioxane grade required
  • Limited public CIR review for the specific compound
  • Diisocyanate-derived backbone — purity matters

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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