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DICAPROLACTONE ETHOXYACRYLATE/1,4-BUTANEDIOL/IPDI COPOLYMER.

Valuable CAS - / BINDING

This copolymer acts primarily as a film-forming and binding agent, enhancing product texture and adhesion. It also serves as a skin conditioning ingredient, improving the appearance of dry or damaged skin.

Summary

binding film forming nail conditioning skin conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

The copolymer forms a continuous film on skin, hair, or nails, providing sustained effects and ensuring the cohesion of powdered formulations. Its 1,4-butanediol component contributes humectant properties, aiding moisturization and product viscosity regulation.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Specific stability data for the copolymer are unavailable. However, its 1,4-butanediol component is stable under normal conditions but requires proper storage to prevent degradation.

Conflicts

  • Should be formulated to be non-irritating.
  • 1,4-Butanediol should be separated from strong inorganic oxidants, metals, acids, oxidizing materials, and peroxides.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Unknown

The CIR Expert Panel generally deems acrylates copolymers safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating. While a related IPDI copolymer may cause irritation, careful formulation mitigates this concern.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This multi-functional copolymer is valuable for its film-forming, binding, and skin conditioning properties, though specific clinical efficacy data remains limited.

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