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DISTEARETH-75 IPDI

CAS 53533-75-8
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A polyurethane thickener built from PEG-stearyl chains and IPDI. Used to thicken cleansers; cured polymer is inert but raw monomers must be controlled.

Skin benefits

  • High-MW polymeric thickener for surfactant systems
  • Adds rich, creamy texture
  • Stable in shampoos and body washes

Known concerns

  • Synthesised from isophorone diisocyanate residues
  • PEG fragment carries dioxane risk
  • Not readily biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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