INCI name

CASTOR OIL/IPDI COPOLYMER

Castor oil/IPDI copolymer

Film formingreviewed

A polyurethane made from castor oil and isophorone diisocyanate, used as a film former.

What it is

Castor oil/IPDI copolymer is a polymer formed by reacting castor oil with isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), giving a castor oil-based polyurethane. CosIng lists it as a film-forming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found mainly in lipsticks, lip glosses and other lip products, as well as some makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the molecular weight or the ratio of the starting materials.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (22)

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