INCI name

POLYURETHANE-34

Polyurethane-34

Bindingreviewed

A synthetic polyurethane used as a binder.

What it is

Polyurethane-34 is a complex synthetic polymer formed in a multi-step reaction from a polyester of hexanediol, neopentyl glycol and adipic acid and further components. CosIng lists it as a binder.

Where it is used

Found in mascaras, makeup, sun care products and 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.

Functions

Binding
Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.

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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