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Film Former

BIS-HEA/ETHYLHEXYL POLY(1,4-BUTANEDIOL)-11/IPDI COPOLYMER

62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A urethane copolymer used as a flexible film-former in long-wear cosmetics. The high-molecular-weight polymer does not penetrate skin, but residual isocyanate purity matters.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Forms a flexible, water-resistant film
  • Improves long-wear performance in makeup and sunscreen
  • Helps lock in actives

Known concerns

  • Contains IPDI-derived urethane segments; residual isocyanate must be controlled in manufacture
  • Limited public ingredient-specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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