Definition
Polyester-16 is the sodium salt of a copolymer of dimethyl sodiosulfoisophthalic acid, dimethyl terephthalate, ethylene glycol and isophthalic acid monomers
Cosmetic roles
Leaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
POLYESTER-16INCI
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 69847-57-0
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID801013537
What products actually use it for
What the 2 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.
- Film former1
- Surfactant (surface active agent)1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard