Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1

INCI: POLYURETHANE CROSSPOLYMER-1

CAS Number
Not assigned (no CAS or EC number listed)
Function
Binding — ensures cohesion of powdered products
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; CIR reviewed 66 polyurethanes (non-crosspolymer) and found them safe as used, but crosspolymer variants were not individually included

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Diisocyanate residual monomer is a critical concern; HDI/MDI exposure causes occupational asthma, contact dermatitis, and conjunctival irritation; MDA (4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane) is a carcinogen associated with MDI production

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1 safe in cosmetics?

Diisocyanate residual monomer is a critical concern; HDI/MDI exposure causes occupational asthma, contact dermatitis, and conjunctival irritation; MDA (4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane) is a carcinogen associated with MDI production The EU classifies Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1 allowed in the EU?

Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1 do in cosmetics?

Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1 functions as: Binding — ensures cohesion of powdered products. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (no CAS or EC number listed).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1?

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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