Ingredient Dictionary

POLYURETHANE-58

Polyurethane-58 is a complex polymer made by reacting polytetramethylene ether glycol, 2,2-dimethylolpropionic acid and meta-tetramethylenexylenediisocyanate to form a prepolymer.

Definition

Polyurethane-58 is a complex polymer made by reacting polytetramethylene ether glycol, 2,2-dimethylolpropionic acid and meta-tetramethylenexylenediisocyanate to form a prepolymer. The prepolymer is dispersed in water with 2-dimethylamino-2-methylpropanol as neutralizer and chain-extended with ethylenediamine.

Cosmetic roles

Holds hair in placeHAIR FIXINGKeeps a film flexiblePLASTICISERKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGProtects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTING

Safety & regulatory references

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－５８: 本品は、ポリテトラメチレングリコール、２，２－ジメチロールプロピオン酸（ＤＭＰＡ）及びｍ－テトラメチレンキシレンジイソシアネートの反応によって得られるプレポリマーを水中に分散させ、２－ジメチルアミノ－２－メチルプロパノールで中和し、エチレンジアミンで鎖延長して得られる複合重合体である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

POLYURETHANE-58INCIポリウレタン－５８Japanese labelling name