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POLYURETHANE-26

Polyurethane-26 is a complex polymer that is formed by the reaction of Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluorohydroxyethyl Ether and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) to form a prepolymer.

Definition

Polyurethane-26 is a complex polymer that is formed by the reaction of Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluorohydroxyethyl Ether and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) to form a prepolymer. The prepolymer is further reacted with 3-diethylamino-1,2-propanediol followed by the capping of any residual isocyanate groups with 2-ethyl-1-hexanol. The resulting polymer is neutralized with acetic acid

Cosmetic roles

Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGProtects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTING

Safety & regulatory references

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

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polyurethanes as Used as Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ポリウレタン-26: 本品は、ポリパーフルオロエトキシメトキシジフルオロヒドロキシエチル(*)とイソホロンジイソシアネート(IPDI)を反応させて得られる共重合体を、3-ジエチルアミノー1,2-プロパンジオールを反応させた後、残留イソシアナート基を2-エチル-1-ヘキサノールで封鎖して得られた重合体を酢酸で中和したものである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

POLYURETHANE-26INCI폴리우레탄-26Korean label name (MFDS standard)ポリウレタン-26Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
328389-90-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID80109040

What products actually use it for

What the 3 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
  • Humectant1
  • Softener and conditioner1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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