Polyurethane-39
AKA “Polyurethane polymer, Film-forming agent
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Polyurethane-39
AKA: Polyurethane polymer, Film-forming agent
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Polyurethane-39 is a copolymer of PEG-140 and hexamethylene diisocyanate end-capped with C12-14 Pareth-10, C16-18 Pareth-11, and C18-20 Pareth-11
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
Synthetic polymer developed for cosmetic use as a film-forming and conditioning ingredient. Created to enhance product texture, stability, and protective performance in cosmetics.
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