Ingredient Dictionary

4,4'-ISOPROPYLIDENEDIPHENOL/EPICHLOROHYDRIN COPOLYMER

Definition

Phenol, 4,4'-((1-Methylethylidene)bis- (CAS 80-05-7), Polymer with (Chlomethyl)Oxirane (CAS 106-89-8)

Cosmetic roles

Leaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name （４，４’－イソプロピリデンジフェノール／エピクロルヒドリン）コポリマー: 本品は、４，４’－イソプロピリデンジフェノールとエピクロルヒドリンの共重合体である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

4,4'-ISOPROPYLIDENEDIPHENOL/EPICHLOROHYDRIN COPOLYMERINCI4,4'-아이소프로필리덴다이페놀/에피클로로하이드린코폴리머Korean label name (MFDS standard)Phenol, 4,4′-(1-methylethylidene)bis-, polymer with 2-(chloromethyl)oxiraneSynonym（４，４’－イソプロピリデンジフェノール／エピクロルヒドリン）コポリマーJapanese labelling name

CAS No.chemical registry number: 25068-38-6
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID0050479

Measured properties

Appearance: liquid
pH: 4.5~4.7
Initial boiling point and range: &amp, gt, 260 ℃
Flash point: &amp, gt, 249 ℃
Vapour pressure: (&amp, lt, 0.1 mmHg at 25℃)
Relative density: 1.13
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): 2.821 (est.)
Molecular weight: 320.82

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 54 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Binder30
Adhesion/cohesion promoter13
Surface modifier3
Hardener3
Lubricating agent1
Chemical reaction regulator1
Processing aids not otherwise specified1
Film former1

1 other uses

Heat stabilizer1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

7 skin studies and 4 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 11 studies

Category 6.3B (Category 3)
Skin Irritation · Read Across
Skin sensitization - Category 1
Skin Sensitization · Screening
Category 1
Skin Sensitization · Screening
Skin Sens. 1
Skin Sensitization · Authoritative
Skin Irrit. 2
Skin Irritation · Authoritative
Category 2
Skin Irritation · Screening
Category 6.5B (Category 1)
Skin Sensitization · Read Across
Eye Irrit. 2
Eye Irritation · Authoritative
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to
Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across
Category 2B
Eye Irritation · Screening