Film Former
BIS-HEA PPG-10 GLYCERYL ETHER/SMDI COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A urethane copolymer used in nail coatings to build adhesion and chip resistance. The SMDI-isocyanate component is a recognised sensitiser if any monomer remains — quality of cure governs the safety.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms durable adhesive films in nail products
- Improves chip resistance and gloss
- High MW polymer — non-absorbed
- Cures into stable network
Known concerns
- SMDI (saturated MDI) is a known sensitiser if unreacted
- Allergic contact dermatitis risk in nail-product setting
- Quality depends on residual isocyanate control
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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