Polyurethane-32
AKA “Polyurethane polymer, Film-forming agent
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Polyurethane-32
AKA: Polyurethane polymer, Film-forming agent
Ingredient · Binding · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Polyurethane-32 is a copolymer of 1,4-Butanediol, ethylenediamine, hexamethylene diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, and sodium N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminoethane sulfonate monomers
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Binding
Holds Formula Together
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic polymer used in cosmetics as a film-forming and conditioning agent. Developed to improve texture and provide water-resistant protective layers.
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