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BIS-(METHOXY PEG-45 POLYCAPROLACTONE) HEXANEDICARBAMATE

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-polycaprolactone urethane polymer that forms flexible films for nail and skin care. The polymer is generally well-tolerated, but residual isocyanate monomers from manufacturing remain the main flag.

Function

NAIL CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Forms flexible, durable films
  • Good adhesion for nail and skin coatings
  • Conditioning effect
  • Lower-toxicity than aromatic-isocyanate urethanes

Known concerns

  • Trace residual hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) possible
  • PEG segments may carry trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Caprolactone-based polymers slow to biodegrade
  • Sensitisation risk from residual monomers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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