Ingredient
BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE/SMDI COPOLYMER
Substance information
"Hydroxypropyl" refers to 2-hydroxypropanol (1,2-propanediol) as alcoholic component or generally the 2-hydroxypropyl group as hydrocarbon residue. Ingredient on the basis of poly(di)methyl siloxane ("dimethicone"). Polymer or copolymer based on methylenedicyclohexyl isocyanate (SMDI) 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
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Softens and smoothens the skin
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.