Bis-Lauryl/peg-8 Lauryl Peg-8 Methicone
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-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone is a derivative of Bis-Hydrogen Methicone where the hydrogens attached to silicon atoms have been reacted with a mixture of PEG-8 Allyl Ether and Dodecene.
What does it do?
Bis-Lauryl/peg-8 Lauryl Peg-8 Methicone 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
Bis-Lauryl/peg-8 Lauryl Peg-8 Methicone 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 Bis-Lauryl/peg-8 Lauryl Peg-8 Methicone?
Bis-Lauryl/peg-8 Lauryl Peg-8 Methicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bis-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone is a derivative of Bis-Hydrogen Methicone where the hydrogens attached to silicon atoms have been reacted with a mixture of PEG-8 Allyl Ether and Dodecene.
Is Bis-Lauryl/peg-8 Lauryl Peg-8 Methicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bis-Lauryl/peg-8 Lauryl Peg-8 Methicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bis-Lauryl/peg-8 Lauryl Peg-8 Methicone do in cosmetic products?
Bis-Lauryl/peg-8 Lauryl Peg-8 Methicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 30/04/2020