Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer is a random copolymer of polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol and Dimethicone containing an average of 10 moles of ethylene oxide and 7 moles of propylene oxide
What does it do?
Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 186). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer?
Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer is a random copolymer of polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol and Dimethicone containing an average of 10 moles of ethylene oxide and 7 moles of propylene oxide
Is Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Bis-Isobutyl Peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone Copolymer is 158451-77-5 (generic).
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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