Skip to content

Skin Conditioning

POLYURETHANE-46

64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A complex IPDI-based urethane polymer with three different polyols. Cured polymer is well-tolerated; residual IPDI (a known sensitiser) drives the EU Annex III restriction and keeps it at mid-yellow.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Multi-polyol urethane with tunable properties
  • Skin conditioning effect
  • Long-wear film
  • Good adhesion

Known concerns

  • Trace residual IPDI possible — sensitiser
  • Restricted under EU Annex III/62
  • Not biodegradable
  • Limited published human-safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

64
(CURCUMA LONGA CALLUS CULTURE CONDITIONED MEDIA/OLEA EUROPAEA CALLUS CULTURE) LYSATE
Skin Conditioning
 64
ANGELICA GIGAS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 64
ANGELICA KOREANA ROOT EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 64
ARTEMISIA AFRA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 64
ARTEMISIA DRACUNCULUS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 64
BACILLUS/(PINUS DENSIFLORA/PARVIFLORA/THUNBERGII) LEAF/SOYBEAN FERMENT FILTRATE
Skin Conditioning
 64
BACILLUS/HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA LEAF EXTRACT/VOLCANIC ASH FERMENT FILTRATE
Skin Conditioning
 64
BACILLUS/MONASCUS/ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS SPROUT/RICE BRAN FERMENT FILTRATE
Skin Conditioning

Check your shelf

Find POLYURETHANE-46 in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains POLYURETHANE-46 and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.