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Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer

Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer

A polymer built from castor oil that leaves a thin film on skin or lips.

What it does

It’s castor oil joined into longer chains with isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI). The film can help a product stay in place and give it a smooth, glossy feel.

The EU’s ingredient database lists it as a film former (leaves a film on skin).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗

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