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POLY(1,4-BUTANEDIOL)-27/BUTYLENE GLYCOL/IPDI COPOLYMER.

Insufficient Data / BINDING

This copolymer serves as a versatile ingredient in cosmetic formulations, primarily functioning as a binding agent. Its polymeric structure also contributes to its role as a film former, enhancing the texture and adherence of various skincare products.

Summary

Binding agent Film former

Science

Mechanism of Action

Operating at a molecular level, this copolymer integrates into formulations to physically bind disparate ingredients together, thereby contributing to product cohesion and stability. As a film former, it creates a subtle, non-occlusive layer upon application, which helps to improve product longevity on the skin's surface and optimize tactile feel.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH 4 – 9
0 7 14

Stability

This copolymer is expected to maintain stability across a broad pH range of 4 to 9. Related polyurethane copolymers, such as Polyurethane-14, exhibit general stability under typical environmental conditions and are not anticipated to undergo significant hydrolysis or degradation within standard cosmetic formulations.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Specific safety assessments for POLY(1,4-BUTANEDIOL)-27/BUTYLENE GLYCOL/IPDI COPOLYMER by major regulatory bodies (CIR, SCCS, FDA) are currently unavailable. However, other ingredients within the polyurethane family, such as BIS-HEA POLY(1,4-BUTANEDIOL)-9/IPDI COPOLYMER, have demonstrated low concerns regarding cancer, allergies, immunotoxicity, and developmental/reproductive toxicity according to EWG Skin Deep. The monomer 1,4-Butanediol, a component of this copolymer, has been noted as nonmutagenic, nonsensitizing, and a slight irritant in its unpolymerized form, with CIR identifying insufficient data for its safety as a standalone cosmetic ingredient. FDA warnings concerning 1,4-Butanediol are specifically related to human ingestion and do not apply to its topical cosmetic use.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While exhibiting a clear functional role as a binding and film-forming agent in cosmetic formulations, the absence of specific safety assessments and direct clinical efficacy data for this exact copolymer results in an 'insufficient-data' rating for its overall profile.

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