Film Former
HDI/DI-C12-14 ALKYL TARTRATE/HYDROGENATED DILINOLEYL ALCOHOL COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A flexible polyurethane-style film former built from hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), a tartrate ester and dilinoleyl alcohol. Cured polymer is safe; safety hinges on supplier controlling residual HDI to ppm levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Flexible long-wear film
- Water resistance
- Inert as cured polymer
Known concerns
- Residual HDI sensitizer concern
- Microplastic in rinse-off
- Supplier purity-dependent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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