Methoxy PEG-17/Methoxy PEG-11/HDI Isocyanurate Trimer Crosspolymer

AKA: Film-forming polymer

Synthetic

Not Clean

ethoxy PEG-17/Methoxy PEG-11/HDI Isocyanurate Trimer Crosspolymer is a copolymer of methoxy PEG-17, methoxy PEG-11 and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) trimer in which the free isocyanate groups are crosslinked by water to form urea linkages.

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Functions

Anticaking

Prevents Clumping

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Traditional Use

A synthetic crosslinked polymer developed for contemporary cosmetics. Created to improve product stability, adhesion, and wear resistance in makeup and skincare formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR