Thickener
DECYL HDI/PEG-180 CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A urethane crosspolymer used as a thickener — built from decyl alcohol, hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and a long PEG chain. Polymer is inert; main quality concern is residual HDI monomer.
Skin benefits
- Effective rheology modifier / thickener
- Stable polymeric structure
- Useful in long-wear waterless and emulsion systems
Known concerns
- HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) residuals are a respiratory sensitizer
- Polymer quality depends on monomer removal
- No public CIR/SCCS file for this exact crosspolymer
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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