CheckVegan

Is Bis-Hema Poly(Caprolactone Hexanediol)/Ipdi Copolymer vegan?

Bis-Hema Poly(Caprolactone Hexanediol)/Ipdi Copolymer

Vegan Vegan
Vegetarian Vegetarian

This synthetic polymer is formed by reacting a pre-polymer of epsilon-caprolactone and hexanediol with isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), then end-blocking with HEMA. It is used in cosmetic formulations as a film-forming agent.

Also known as 2-Oxepanone, homopolymer, ester with 1,6-hexanediol (1:2), bis[N-[3,3,5-trimethyl-5-[[[[2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1- yl)oxy]ethoxy]carbonyl]amino]methyl]cyclohexyl]carbamate]
INCI name Bis-Hema Poly(Caprolactone Hexanediol)/Ipdi Copolymer
CosIng ID 98438
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.

Report an issue