A synthetic polymer used as a film former.
What it is
Polyimide-1 is, according to CosIng, a terpolymer of poly(isobutylene-alt-maleic anhydride) with dimethylaminopropylamine and methoxy-PEG/PPG propylamine. CosIng lists it as a film-forming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as hair styling 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 name does not show the molecular weight or the proportions of the building blocks.
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 (12)
- The 10 sec High Impact Lift & Curl Mascara – Intense Black · IsaDora
- The New Dimension Mascara – Black · IsaDora
- The 10 sec High Impact Lift & Curl Mascara – Black · IsaDora
- Lash Styler Curl Mascara – Black · IsaDora
- Caviar Extravagant Mascara · Laura Mercier
- Mercier Eye Essentials · Laura Mercier
- INVIGO Volume Boost Crystal Mask · Wella Professionals
- Invigo Volume Boost Bodifying Shampoo · Wella Professionals
- Invigo Volume Boost Uplifting Hair Mist · Wella Professionals
- Thickening Shampoo With Ginger Extract 10fl. oz. · Molton Brown
- Mascara Style & Refresh · trend !t up
- Firms Tones Firming Body Lotion · Palmer's