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Is Polyoxyisobutylene/Methylene Urea Copolymer vegan?

Polyoxyisobutylene/Methylene Urea Copolymer

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Polyoxyisobutylene/Methylene Urea Copolymer is a synthetic polymer made from urea, formaldehyde, and isobutylene, used as a film-forming agent in cosmetics.

INCI name Polyoxyisobutylene/Methylene Urea Copolymer
CosIng ID 79018
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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