Film Former
GLYCERETH-7 HYDROXYSTEARATE/IPDI COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A polyurethane-style copolymer film-former incorporating isophorone diisocyanate links. Creates flexible, water-resistant films; safe at use levels but residual IPDI and ethoxylation impurities need control.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms flexible, water-resistant films on skin and hair
- Useful in long-wear cosmetics, sunscreens, and conditioners
- Polymeric — non-penetrating
Known concerns
- Contains isophorone diisocyanate-derived linkages — residual monomer must be controlled
- Polymer is environmentally persistent
- Glycereth ethoxylation introduces 1,4-dioxane impurity risk
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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