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Skin Conditioning

POLYURETHANE-46

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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 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.

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