Film Former
DILINOLEYL ALCOHOL/IPDI COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A bio-based urethane polymer made from linoleic-acid-derived fatty alcohols. Once cured the polymer is well-tolerated, but residual IPDI monomer from manufacturing is a known skin and respiratory sensitiser.
Function
Skin benefits
- Plant-derived fatty alcohol backbone
- Forms flexible films from renewable sources
- Good adhesion in nail and skin coatings
- Lower environmental footprint than petroleum urethanes
Known concerns
- Trace residual IPDI — known sensitiser
- Limited published human safety data
- Not biodegradable in finished form
- Sensitisation risk if poorly purified
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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