Polyurethane-62
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Not Clean
Polyurethane-62 is a copolymer of hexamethylene diisocyanate, PEG-200, Methyl Gluceth-10 and Trideceth-6 monomers, end-capped with a fatty alcohol containing 16 to 20 carbons.
Form
Powder
Functions
Binding
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Controls Viscosity
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the mid-20th century for industrial applications. Used in cosmetics as a film-forming agent and texture modifier in formulations like foundations and primers.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR