Bis-Methoxy Peg-15/ppg-4 Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone is a silicone polyether block copolymer that is made by reacting a methoxy end-capped, allyl terminated polyether composed of an average of 4 moles of polypropylene oxide and an average of 15 mols of polyethylene glycol with Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone.
What does it do?
Bis-Methoxy Peg-15/ppg-4 Dimethicone 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
EU regulatory status
Bis-Methoxy Peg-15/ppg-4 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 Bis-Methoxy Peg-15/ppg-4 Dimethicone?
Bis-Methoxy Peg-15/ppg-4 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone is a silicone polyether block copolymer that is made by reacting a methoxy end-capped, allyl terminated polyether composed of an average of 4 moles of polypropylene oxide and an average of 15 mols of polyethylene glycol with Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone.
Is Bis-Methoxy Peg-15/ppg-4 Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bis-Methoxy Peg-15/ppg-4 Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bis-Methoxy Peg-15/ppg-4 Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Bis-Methoxy Peg-15/ppg-4 Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 23/04/2018