Polyurethane-66 is a urethane polymer formed by reacting a polymer of 1,4-butanediol that contains an average of 28 moles of butylene oxide with a combination of isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) and 1,3-bis(isocyanomethyl)cyclohexane. The polymer is end-blocked with hydroxybutyl acrylate.
Form
Powder
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Functions
Binding
Holds Formula Together
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the mid-20th century for industrial applications. Used in cosmetics as a film-forming agent and texture modifier in formulations like foundations and primers.