IPDI/Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate/Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer

INCI: IPDI/DI-C12-13 ALKYL TARTRATE/BIS-HYDROXYETHOXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer — identified by INCI only)
Function
Skin conditioning; film forming; viscosity controlling (silicone-polyurethane hybrid)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific restriction. CIR assessed polyurethane class as safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual IPDI monomer must be below detection limit (IPDI is a respiratory sensitizer); dimethicone segment is well-tolerated; ethoxylation introduces theoretical 1,4-dioxane trace concern — verify less than 10 ppm

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IPDI/Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate/Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual IPDI monomer must be below detection limit (IPDI is a respiratory sensitizer); dimethicone segment is well-tolerated; ethoxylation introduces theoretical 1,4-dioxane trace concern — verify less than 10 ppm The EU classifies IPDI/Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate/Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is IPDI/Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate/Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer allowed in the EU?

IPDI/Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate/Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does IPDI/Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate/Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer do in cosmetics?

IPDI/Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate/Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer functions as: Skin conditioning; film forming; viscosity controlling (silicone-polyurethane hybrid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer — identified by INCI only).

What is the Margin of Safety for IPDI/Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate/Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone 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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