Behenyl Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, docosyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated
What does it do?
Behenyl Dimethicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Behenyl Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Behenyl Dimethicone?
Behenyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, docosyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated
Is Behenyl Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Behenyl Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Behenyl Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Behenyl Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010