Polycyclopentadiene
Polycyclopentadiene is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 15 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYCYCLOPENTADIENE |
| Function | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 68132-00-3 / 25568-84-7 |
| Prevalence | 15 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 33.3%Concealers 13.3%Lip Liners 13.3%Color Correctors 6.7%Eyebrows 6.7%False Eyelashes 6.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Polycyclopentadiene do in skincare?
- Polycyclopentadiene functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polycyclopentadiene allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polycyclopentadiene?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially facial treatments (33.3% of its uses).
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