INCI name

POLYURETHANE-1

Polyurethane-1

Binding Film forming Hair fixingreviewed

A synthetic polyurethane used as a film former in hair styling.

What it is

Polyurethane-1 is a synthetic copolymer of isophthalic acid, adipic acid, hexylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, dimethylolpropanoic acid and isophorone diisocyanate. CosIng lists it as binding, film forming and hair fixing.

Where it is used

Found in hair sprays, styling gels, mousses and other 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.

Functions

Binding: Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
Film forming: Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Hair fixing: Permitting physical control of hair style.

EU regulation

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

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