Polyurethane-44

AKA: Polyurethane polymer, Film-forming agent

Synthetic

Not Clean

OriginPolyurethane-44 is synthesized from polyols and isocyanates, which are petroleum-derived chemical compounds. It is produced through the polymerization reaction of these precursors, creating a cross-linked polymer network.

Polyurethane-44 is a copolymer of hexanedioic acid, hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), trimethylolpropane, 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol (MPD), and caprolactone monomers

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Anticaking

Bulking

Prevents Clumping

Adds Body & Volume

Adds volume

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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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