Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Permitted in EU and US. CIR safety assessment (2017) requires no detectable residual isocyanate and non-sensitizing formulation. Limited toxicology data available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyurethane-20 safe in cosmetics?
Permitted in EU and US. CIR safety assessment (2017) requires no detectable residual isocyanate and non-sensitizing formulation. Limited toxicology data available. The EU classifies Polyurethane-20 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyurethane-20 allowed in the EU?
Polyurethane-20 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyurethane-20 do in cosmetics?
Polyurethane-20 functions as: Binding, Film Forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyurethane-20?
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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