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Film Former

HEA/IPDI ISOCYANURATE TRIMER/PG CROSSPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A urethane crosspolymer made from HEA and IPDI trimer. Used as a long-wear film former in colour cosmetics. Cured form is inert; raw monomer is a known sensitiser.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Durable urethane crosspolymer film former
  • Long wear in colour cosmetics
  • Smooth feel and pigment binder
  • Polymer form is non-bioavailable

Known concerns

  • Built from IPDI (isophorone diisocyanate) — free isocyanate is a respiratory sensitiser
  • Cured polymer should contain only trace residual isocyanate
  • Limited public cosmetic safety data on this exact ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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