Glycereth-7 Hydroxystearate/IPDI Copolymer

INCI: GLYCERETH-7 HYDROXYSTEARATE/IPDI COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not established (proprietary polyurethane; no single CAS)
Function
Film former, emollient, conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; not individually CIR-assessed. IPDI (isophorone diisocyanate) must be fully reacted (no free monomer).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Free unreacted IPDI monomer must be below limit of quantitation. IPDI is a respiratory and skin sensitizer; supplier must provide residual monomer certificate of analysis. 1,4-dioxane trace possible from glycereth-7 moiety.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycereth-7 Hydroxystearate/IPDI Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Free unreacted IPDI monomer must be below limit of quantitation. IPDI is a respiratory and skin sensitizer; supplier must provide residual monomer certificate of analysis. 1,4-dioxane trace possible from glycereth-7 moiety. The EU classifies Glycereth-7 Hydroxystearate/IPDI Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glycereth-7 Hydroxystearate/IPDI Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Glycereth-7 Hydroxystearate/IPDI Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycereth-7 Hydroxystearate/IPDI Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Glycereth-7 Hydroxystearate/IPDI Copolymer functions as: Film former, emollient, conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established (proprietary polyurethane; no single CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycereth-7 Hydroxystearate/IPDI Copolymer?

adequate 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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