Conditioning Agent
BIS-HEA POLYGLYCOL ADIPATE/IPDI COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A HEA-endcapped urethane copolymer of polyethyleneglycol adipate and isophorone diisocyanate, used as a nail conditioning agent. Considered safe as cured polymer; residual monomer control is the main compliance requirement.
Function
Skin benefits
- Nail conditioning and binding
- Flexible urethane-acrylate film
- Compatible across nail systems
- High-MW polymer with low monomer migration
Known concerns
- Residual isophorone diisocyanate possible
- Residual HEA possible (skin sensitizer)
- Adipate ester soft segment is benign
- Microplastic environmental persistence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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