Polyurethane-40

AKA: Polyurethane polymer, Film-forming agent

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginPolyurethane-40 is synthesized from polyols and diisocyanates, belonging to the polyurethane polymer chemical family. It is produced through step-growth polymerization, where diisocyanate compounds react with polyol molecules to form long-chain polymer networks.

Polyurethane-40 is a copolymer of Adipic Acid, dimethylolpropanoic acid (DMPA), Isophthalic Acid and saturated bis-methylene diphenyldiisocyanate (SMDI) monomers

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's newest survey reports no concentration of use.

CIR · 2016 survey

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