Polyurethane-25
AKA “Polyurethane-25, PU-25
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Polyurethane-25
AKA: PU-25
Skin Conditioning · Binding · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Polyurethane-25 is a complex polymer formed by the reaction of dihydroxypolyoxobutylene (degree of polymerization 12-30), dimethylol propionic acid, meta-tetramethylenexylenediisocyanate, isophoronediisocyanate and trimethoylpropane. The prepolymer is neutralized with triethylamine and chain extended with C1-8 alkyl diamine
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Binding
Hair Waving Or Straightening
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic polymer used in cosmetics for flexible film-forming and conditioning applications. Designed to enhance product performance and provide improved water resistance.
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