INCI name

POLYURETHANE-11

Polyurethane-11

Film formingreviewed

A synthetic polyurethane used as a film-forming agent.

What it is

Polyurethane-11 is a copolymer of adipic acid, 1,4-butanediol, isophthalic acid, methylene bis(4-cyclohexylisocyanate), neopentyl glycol and trimethylolpropane. CosIng lists it as a film-forming agent.

Where it is used

Found in hair styling products, mascaras and other 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 number 11 is an INCI identifier and does not describe the properties of the polymer.

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 (20)

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