Caprylyl Trimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pentasiloxane, 1,1,1,9,9,9-hexamethyl-3,5,7-trioctyl-3,5,7-tris[(trimethylsilyl)oxy)]-
What does it do?
Caprylyl Trimethicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Caprylyl Trimethicone 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 Caprylyl Trimethicone?
Caprylyl Trimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pentasiloxane, 1,1,1,9,9,9-hexamethyl-3,5,7-trioctyl-3,5,7-tris[(trimethylsilyl)oxy)]-
Is Caprylyl Trimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Caprylyl Trimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Caprylyl Trimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Caprylyl Trimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Caprylyl Trimethicone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Caprylyl Trimethicone is 187593-69-7.
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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