Is Bis-HEA Polycaprolactone/SMDI Copolymer vegan?
Bis-HEA Polycaprolactone/SMDI Copolymer
Bis-HEA Polycaprolactone/SMDI Copolymer is a synthetic copolymer formed from saturated methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (SMDI) and epsilon-caprolactone, end-capped with 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate. It is used in cosmetics as a film-forming agent, notably in nail products.
| Also known as | 2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester, polymer with 1,1'-methylenebis[4-isocyanatocyclohexane] and 2-oxepanone |
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| INCI name | Bis-HEA Polycaprolactone/SMDI Copolymer |
| CAS number | 52404-33-8 |
| EC number | 641-075-5 |
| CosIng ID | 96892 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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