Name

BIS-HEA SMDI/PPG-6 COPOLYMER

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Description

Bis-HEA SMDI/PPG-6 Copolymer is the polymer made by the reaction of Saturated Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (SMDI) and PPG-6, end-capped with 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate.

Benefits

BINDING, NAIL CONDITIONING

Considerations

• Ethoxylated Chemical This is an ethoxylated chemical, meaning it’s been created with ethylene oxide, traces of which, along with its carcinogenic byproduct, 1,4-dioxane, can remain in the product.

Research Sources

https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-14-dioxane

Summary

May be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide along with its carcinogenic byproduct, 1,4-dioxane.