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HYDROXYPROPYLTRISILOXYL IPDI/PEG-14 COPOLYMER.

Insufficient Data CAS - / BINDING, CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

HYDROXYPROPYLTRISILOXYL IPDI/PEG-14 COPOLYMER is a synthetic polymer designed to enhance cosmetic formulations. Its unique structure enables it to act as a binding agent, improve foam quality, and condition the skin, while also functioning as a surfactant, promoting uniform mixing of ingredients.

Summary

binding skin conditioning cleansing agent surfactant foam boosting

Science

Mechanism of Action

This synthetic copolymer integrates isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), polyethylene glycol (PEG) with a specific 14-unit hydrophilic chain (PEG-14), and siloxane groups. The PEG-14 segment significantly increases its water solubility. In formulations, it functions as a binding agent, promoting product cohesion, and as a skin conditioning agent, supporting skin health. As a surfactant, it reduces liquid surface tension, facilitating the homogeneous blending of otherwise immiscible phases like oil and water. This property also contributes to improved foam volume, structure, and durability in cleansing products. PEGs generally offer broad viscosity control, good skin tolerance, and can act as humectants, emulsifiers, and wetting agents.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Polyethylene glycols and their derivatives, which constitute a significant part of this copolymer, are typically well-tolerated by the skin and do not generally exhibit microbiological sensitivity. The inclusion of the hydrophilic PEG-14 chain in its structure specifically contributes to its high water solubility.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel categorized this ingredient, along with related 'Polyoxyalkylene Siloxane Copolymers,' as having 'insufficient data' in 2014. They specifically requested further information regarding molecular weight ranges, potential impurities, dermal penetration, and irritation/sensitization potential for this group. While broader categories like 'dimethicone copolyols' were deemed 'safe as used' in prior assessments (1982, reaffirmed 2005), specific data for HYDROXYPROPYLTRISILOXYL IPDI/PEG-14 COPOLYMER is pending. FDA status is not explicitly available for this exact compound, though related 'Alkoxy Polysiloxanes' have reported uses in the FDA's Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP).

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While HYDROXYPROPYLTRISILOXYL IPDI/PEG-14 COPOLYMER offers multiple functional benefits in cosmetic formulations, specific safety and skin compatibility data remain largely unknown, warranting caution.

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