PEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

AKA: PEG-240 HDI Copolymer, Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether PEG-240 Copolymer

Synthetic

Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (240 mol EO average), copolymer with 1,6-hexanediisocyanate, diether with alpha-(2-decyltetradecyl)-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (20 mol EO average)

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Functions

Light Stabilizer

Viscosity Controlling

Shields from UV damage

Traditional Use

A complex modern synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century for use as a film-forming and texturizing agent in cosmetics. Created to provide water resistance and improved wear-time in makeup and skincare products.

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-assessed2 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR