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INCI name

PEG-8/SMDI COPOLYMER

PEG-8/SMDI copolymer

Film formingreviewed

A polyurethane made from polyethylene glycol and a diisocyanate, used as a film former.

What it is

PEG-8/SMDI copolymer is a polymer of polyethylene glycol (average of 8 ethylene oxide units) with dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (SMDI), forming a polyurethane. CosIng lists it as a film-forming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in hydrating gels, serums, creams and some hair products.

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 list does not show whether it is supplied pre-mixed with other ingredients, as polymers often are.

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 (9)

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