Allowed in EU

C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside Dimethicone

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside Dimethicone is the siloxane polymer formed by the reaction of C6-8 polymer and C3-6 alkyl glucose dimethicone

What does it do?

C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside Dimethicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside 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 C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside Dimethicone?

C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside Dimethicone is the siloxane polymer formed by the reaction of C6-8 polymer and C3-6 alkyl glucose dimethicone

Is C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?

C6-8 Alkyl C3-6 Alkyl Glucoside Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, 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: 15/10/2010