A synthetic polyurethane used as a film former.
What it is
Polyurethane-2 is a copolymer of hexylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, adipic acid, a methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and dimethylolpropanoic acid. CosIng lists it as film forming.
Where it is used
Used in makeup, mascaras, hair styling products and some skin care 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 number in the name only distinguishes it from other polyurethanes; it says nothing about strength or amount.
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 (26)
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Possibility · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Skin Deep · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Pecan · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Fire Drill · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Rosewood · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Blush Hour · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Taupe Story · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Peach Melba · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Brick Lane · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Apricot Jam · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Watermelon Sugar · MineVital
- MineVital Water-Based Breathable Nail Polish - Truffle · MineVital