INCI name

HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER

HDI/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer

Anticakingreviewed

A polyurethane-type powder used as an anticaking agent.

What it is

HDI/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymer made from hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), a trimethylol compound and hexyllactone; it belongs to the polyurethane type of polymers. CosIng lists it as an anticaking agent.

Where it is used

Found in foundations, primers, powders, sun care products and creams with a soft finish.

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 particle size or form of the powder.

Functions

Anticaking
Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (120)

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