murphyDiethylene Glycol/DMAP Acrylamide/PEG-180/HDI Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from diethylene glycol, acrylamide monomers, polyethylene glycol, and hexamethylene diisocyanate as the chemical starting materials. Produced through step-growth polymerization, combining these monomers via chemical linking to form a complex copolymer.
Diethylene Glycol/DMAP Acrylamide/PEG-180/HDI Copolymer is a copolymer of diethylene glycol, dimethylaminopropyl (DMAP) acrylamide , PEG-180 and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) monomers
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
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Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2015 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR