Decyl HDI/PEG-180 Crosspolymer
AKA “Polyurethane Crosspolymer, Film-forming Polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Decyl hdi/peg-180 crosspolymer
AKA: Polyurethane Crosspolymer, Film-forming Polymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Decyl HDI/PEG-180 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of hexylmethylene diisocyanate (HDI), PEG-180 and decyl alcohol monomers crosslinked with glycerin
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling, Moisturizing, Improves Elasticity, Antioxidant, Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A complex crosslinked polymer developed in the late 20th century for use in cosmetics as a suspending and stabilizing agent with no traditional historical precedent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR