Ingredient
HDI/PPG/POLYCAPROLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER
Substance information
Polymer or copolymer based on hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDI, HDI) and possibly other monomers. "PPG" refers to a PPG-(polypropylene glycol-) derivative. The number behind "PPG-" (in the event of mixed PEG/PPG derivatives, the second number) states the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-CH2-O-. Polymer or copolymer based on caprolactone and possibly other monomers. "Cross polymer" refers to a crosslinked polymer.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ANTICAKING
Prevents powdered products from caking / sticking together
Origin
synthetic
Background information on use in cosmetics
Polypropylene glycol (PPGs) and their derivatives are used in cosmetic products like the polyethylene glycols (PEGs). They are often used in cosmetic products since they have a broad range of viscosity and solubility properties and have a very good skin tolerance. As water soluble, non-greasy substances, polypropylene glycols are suited for many cosmetic purposes. The liquid PPGs serve, for instance, as solubilizers and solvents.
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.