Polyurethane-23

AKA: PU-23

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from polyols and polyisocyanates, which are petroleum-derived or bio-based chemical compounds. Produced through step-growth polymerization, where polyol and isocyanate monomers chemically bond to form long-chain polymers.

Polyurethane-23 is a copolymer of adipic acid, 1,4 butanediol, diphenylmethane diisocyanate, and trimethylolpropane

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Creates Protective Barrier

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2017

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR