HDI/PEI-45/SMDI Crosspolymer
AKA “Hexamethylene diisocyanate crosspolymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Hdi/pei-45/smdi crosspolymer
AKA: Hexamethylene diisocyanate crosspolymer
Ingredient · Absorbent · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
HDI/PEI-45/SMDI Crosspolymer is the crosslinked polymer formed by the reaction of PEI-45 with saturated methylenediphenyldiisocyanate (SMDI) and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI).
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Absorbent
Plasticiser
Absorbs excess oil
Adds flexibility
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosspolymer developed in the late 20th century using HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) and SMDI (semi-alicyclic methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) chemistry. Designed as a film-forming, binding, and texture-modifying agent in modern skincare and cosmetic products.
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