Polyurethane-11

INCI: POLYURETHANE-11

CAS Number
68258-82-2
Function
Film former
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR assessed safe (2017); most widely used polyurethane โ€” 315 VCRP formulations

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Used in spray products, powders, eye-area products, and lip products with inhalation exposure mitigated by particle size (95โ€“99% of droplets > 10 ยตm).

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyurethane-11 safe in cosmetics?

Used in spray products, powders, eye-area products, and lip products with inhalation exposure mitigated by particle size (95โ€“99% of droplets > 10 ยตm). The EU classifies Polyurethane-11 as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyurethane-11 allowed in the EU?

Polyurethane-11 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyurethane-11 do in cosmetics?

Polyurethane-11 functions as: Film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68258-82-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyurethane-11?

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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