Bis-Peg/ppg-18/6 Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Bis-PEG/PPG-18/6 Dimethicone is Dimethicone end-blocked with the random addition of an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide and 6 moles of propylene oxide
What does it do?
Bis-Peg/ppg-18/6 Dimethicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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-Peg/ppg-18/6 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/ppg-18/6 Dimethicone?
Bis-Peg/ppg-18/6 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bis-PEG/PPG-18/6 Dimethicone is Dimethicone end-blocked with the random addition of an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide and 6 moles of propylene oxide
Is Bis-Peg/ppg-18/6 Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bis-Peg/ppg-18/6 Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bis-Peg/ppg-18/6 Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Bis-Peg/ppg-18/6 Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Bis-Peg/ppg-18/6 Dimethicone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Bis-Peg/ppg-18/6 Dimethicone is -.
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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