Polyurethane-34

INCI: POLYURETHANE-34

Polyurethane-34 (CAS 25214-14-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Polyurethane film-forming agent; waterproof sunscreen adhesion enhancer; flexibl. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.

CAS Number
25214-14-6
Function
Polyurethane film-forming agent; waterproof sunscreen adhesion enhancer; flexible all-day wear polymer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Used as a cosmetic film-forming ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyurethane-34 - available to Pro subscribers.

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Additional Ingredient Properties

2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.

polymer
{"ingredient_class": "film_former/waterproofing_agent", "polymer_type": "polyurethane", "chemical_backbone": "urethane", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "25000-100000", "molecular_weight_distribution_PDI": "2.2-3.8", "glass_transition_temp_Tg_C": "45-65", "crystallinity_pct": "5-20", "crosslink_density": "moderate", "branching_degree": "high", "ionic_character": "anionic", "charge_density_meq_g": "3.…
rheology
{"cas_number": "860388-66-7", "rheology_modifier_type": "Synthetic Polymer - HEUR", "thickening_mechanism": "Hydrophobic association with surfactant micelles", "viscosity_increase_factor": "15000-60000x", "brookfield_viscosity_typical_cps": "28000-70000", "shear_thinning_behavior": "Excellent", "thixotropic": "Yes", "yield_stress_pa": "18-45", "flow_curve_type": "Pseudoplastic", "optimal_ph_range"…

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyurethane-34 - available to Pro subscribers.

Regulatory Flags

film-former water-resistant sunscreen-booster polyurethane

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyurethane-34 safe in cosmetics?

Modified polyurethane film former offering better skin adhesion than pure MQ resins, with tunable flexibility and elasticity for comfortable all-day wear, used alongside acrylates and silicones in waterproof sunscreen formulations. The EU classifies Polyurethane-34 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyurethane-34 allowed in the EU?

Polyurethane-34 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyurethane-34 do in cosmetics?

Polyurethane-34 functions as: Polyurethane film-forming agent; waterproof sunscreen adhesion enhancer; flexible all-day wear polymer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25214-14-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyurethane-34?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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