Bis-Peg-1 Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, plasticiser, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropolyoxyethylene terminated (1 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Bis-Peg-1 Dimethicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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-Peg-1 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-Peg-1 Dimethicone?
Bis-Peg-1 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropolyoxyethylene terminated (1 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Bis-Peg-1 Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bis-Peg-1 Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bis-Peg-1 Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Bis-Peg-1 Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, plasticiser, skin conditioning, 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: 15/10/2010