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Ingredient Facts
Polyurethane-20
AKA: PU-20
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
5-Isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexane, polymer with polybutanediol (12 mol average) and oxepan-2-one/2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol copolymer, reaction products with 5-amino-1-(aminomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexane, reaction product
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
Synthetic polymer used in contemporary cosmetics for flexible film-forming and conditioning properties. Developed to improve texture, stability, and water resistance in cosmetic products.