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Film Former

BIS-ETHYLHEXYL POLY(1,4-BUTANEDIOL)-13/IPDI COPOLYMER

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A polyurethane copolymer film former built from polybutanediol and IPDI diisocyanate. Cured polymer is benign; residual diisocyanate monomer is the main quality-control concern.

Function

BINDING

Skin benefits

  • Polyurethane film former
  • Long-wear cosmetic finish
  • Flexible non-tacky film

Known concerns

  • Possible residual IPDI monomer (sensitizer)
  • Polymer dossier limited
  • Microplastic-style persistence questions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related film formers

Same plant / compound family

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