Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of cetearyl dimethicone crosslinked with vinyl cyclohexene oxide
What does it do?
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 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 Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of cetearyl dimethicone crosslinked with vinyl cyclohexene oxide
Is Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing.
What is the CAS number of Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is 756876-51-4.
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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