Cetyl Amodimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cetyl Amodimethicone is a derivative of Amodimethicone in which some of the methyl groups of the dimethyl siloxy units have been replaced by cetyl groups.
What does it do?
Cetyl Amodimethicone 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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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Cetyl Amodimethicone 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 Cetyl Amodimethicone?
Cetyl Amodimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetyl Amodimethicone is a derivative of Amodimethicone in which some of the methyl groups of the dimethyl siloxy units have been replaced by cetyl groups.
Is Cetyl Amodimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetyl Amodimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetyl Amodimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Cetyl Amodimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
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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: 28/08/2014