Polyurethane-70

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

Polyurethane-70 is a complex polymer that is formed by a multi-step synthesis. First, a mixture of polyester diols (a copolymer of Adipic Acid and 1,4-Butanediol; and a copolymer of Adipic Acid and Hexanediol; and Neopentyl Glycol and 1,4-Butanediol are reacted with Isophorone Diisocyanate and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). The resulting urethane polymer is reacted with the sodium salt of N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminoethanesulfonic acid, ethylene diamine, and Diethanolamine.

Form

Powder

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

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR