Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Potassium Dimethylolbutanoate/CHDM/IPDI Copolymer

INCI: POTASSIUM DIMETHYLOLBUTANOATE/CHDM/IPDI COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric copolymer)
Function
Film forming (polyurethane dispersion type); CHDM = 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol; IPDI = isophorone diisocyanate
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restriction; polyurethane film formers generally accepted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual free isocyanate (IPDI) must be below detection limits as isocyanates are respiratory and dermal sensitizers. Require supplier certification of free NCO less than 0.1%. Fully polymerized form is inert.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Dimethylolbutanoate/CHDM/IPDI Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual free isocyanate (IPDI) must be below detection limits as isocyanates are respiratory and dermal sensitizers. Require supplier certification of free NCO less than 0.1%. Fully polymerized form is inert. The EU classifies Potassium Dimethylolbutanoate/CHDM/IPDI Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Potassium Dimethylolbutanoate/CHDM/IPDI Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Potassium Dimethylolbutanoate/CHDM/IPDI Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Dimethylolbutanoate/CHDM/IPDI Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Potassium Dimethylolbutanoate/CHDM/IPDI Copolymer functions as: Film forming (polyurethane dispersion type); CHDM = 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol; IPDI = isophorone diisocyanate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Dimethylolbutanoate/CHDM/IPDI Copolymer?

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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