Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Minimal safety concerns as a high-molecular-weight polyurethane-type copolymer with negligible skin penetration. SMDI (saturated methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) residual monomers could theoretically be irritating but are present at trace levels in finished polymers.. DMPA (dimethylolpropionic acid) contributes water dispersibility; PPG-36 provides flexibility and emolliency; SMDI provides structural backbone. The combination creates durable, flexible films.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DMPA/PPG-36/SMDI Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Minimal safety concerns as a high-molecular-weight polyurethane-type copolymer with negligible skin penetration. SMDI (saturated methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) residual monomers could theoretically be irritating but are present at trace levels in finished polymers.. DMPA (dimethylolpropionic acid) contributes water dispersibility; PPG-36 provides flexibility and emolliency; SMDI provides structural backbone. The combination creates durable, flexible films. The EU classifies DMPA/PPG-36/SMDI Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is DMPA/PPG-36/SMDI Copolymer allowed in the EU?
DMPA/PPG-36/SMDI Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DMPA/PPG-36/SMDI Copolymer do in cosmetics?
DMPA/PPG-36/SMDI Copolymer functions as: Film-forming agent, hair fixative, conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned for this variant (generic PPG/SMDI copolymers carry CAS 9042-82-4).
What is the Margin of Safety for DMPA/PPG-36/SMDI Copolymer?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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