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Dimethiconol/IPDI copolymer is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance is a reaction product of dimethiconol and the IPDI copolymer (acroym for isophorone diisocyanate). Chemically, dimethiconol is a silicone compound with a similar structure to dimethicone (dimethicone). Only the terminal CH3 group was replaced by a hydroxyl group (-OH). The substance acts as a film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied).
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A copolymer is a polymer that is composed of 2 different monomer units. The IPDI copolymer is based on isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI).
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