Ingredient
BIS-AMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE/IPDI COPOLYMER
Substance information
"Aminopropyl" refers to an alkylamine grouping (3-amino-1-propyl-). "Propyl" mostly refers to propanol (1-propanol or n-propanol) as alcoholic component or generally a saturated hydrocarbon chain with 3 carbon atoms. Ingredient on the basis of poly(di)methyl siloxane ("dimethicone"). Polymer or copolymer based on isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) and possibly other monomers. "Copolymer" refers to a polymer composed of several different (mostly two) basic units (monomers).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
FILM FORMING
Produces a continuous film on skin, hair and / or nails
HAIR FIXING
Allows for the durable shaping of hair styles
NAIL CONDITIONING
Cares for the nails and improves their appearance
Origin
(Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.