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POLYURETHANE-100.

Valuable / FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING

POLYURETHANE-100 is an advanced polymer designed to create a flexible, continuous film on the skin. This film significantly enhances product longevity, provides water resistance, and contributes to skin conditioning, leaving a soft and supple feel. It also acts as a robust protective barrier against various environmental stressors.

Summary

Film-forming Skin conditioning Texture enhancer Moisturizing Protective barrier

Science

Mechanism of Action

POLYURETHANE-100 operates primarily as a film-forming agent, depositing a resilient, continuous polymeric layer on the skin's surface. This mechanism provides integral flexibility and long-lasting properties to formulations, improving durability and water resistance. Additionally, it functions as a skin conditioning agent, actively contributing to the maintenance of healthy skin. By forming an occlusive barrier, it aids in moisturization, imparting softness and elasticity while offering protection from external environmental factors such as solar radiation, cold temperatures, and pollution.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 An in vitro study utilizing human keratinocyte (HaCaT) cell assays indicated that polyurethane foam extracts were non-toxic at concentrations up to 6.25% (IC0). Cytotoxicity was observed to increase notably above 25%.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

While a specific optimal pH range for POLYURETHANE-100's stability in cosmetic applications is not explicitly defined, polyurethane-based dispersions are commonly water-based. General polyurethane materials exhibit varying chemical resistance, with severe effects noted upon exposure to substances like carbon tetrachloride and aluminum chloride.

Conflicts

  • High concentrations of sensitizers when combined with other ingredients delivered in emulsions or solutions
  • Carbon Tetrachloride (general polyurethane incompatibility)
  • Aluminum Chloride (general polyurethane incompatibility)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has evaluated the safety of 66 polyurethane ingredients, concluding their safety in current cosmetic practices and concentrations, provided they are formulated to be non-sensitizing and contain no detectable residual isocyanates or other monomers. Formulators are advised to consider potential sensitizers, such as methylisothiazolinone, present in accompanying emulsions or solutions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates its use, necessitating adherence to rigorous safety standards.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A valuable film-forming polymer that enhances product durability and offers comprehensive skin conditioning and protection, characterized by a favorable safety profile and broad skin compatibility.

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