Is Bis-Hema Poly(Dimethylcyclohexane/Hexane Carbonate)/Ipdi Copolymer vegan?
Bis-Hema Poly(Dimethylcyclohexane/Hexane Carbonate)/Ipdi Copolymer
This is a synthetic urethane polymer formed by condensing dimethylolcyclohexane, hexanediol, and dimethyl carbonate into a polyester, reacting it with isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), and end-capping with HEMA. It is used in cosmetic formulations as a film-forming agent.
| Also known as | Carbonic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and 1,6-hexanediol, bis[N-[3,3,5-trimethyl-5-[[[[2- [(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]ethoxy]carbonyl]amino]methyl]cyclohexyl]carbamate] |
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| INCI name | Bis-Hema Poly(Dimethylcyclohexane/Hexane Carbonate)/Ipdi Copolymer |
| CosIng ID | 98440 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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