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ISOPHORONE DIISOCYANATE

CAS 4098-71-9 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A reactive diisocyanate monomer used to make polyurethanes. As a free monomer it is a respiratory and skin sensitiser and acutely toxic by inhalation. Not for direct skin use.

Function

FILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Reactive monomer for polyurethane synthesis

Known concerns

  • Respiratory sensitiser (H334, may cause asthma)
  • Skin sensitiser (H317)
  • Acute inhalation toxicity (H331)
  • Skin and eye irritant
  • Not appropriate as free monomer in finished cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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