Cetyl Peg/ppg-7/3 Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cetyl PEG/PPG-7/3 Dimethicone is a copolymer of Cetyl Dimethicone and an alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide and 3 moles of propylene oxide
What does it do?
Cetyl Peg/ppg-7/3 Dimethicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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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
Cetyl Peg/ppg-7/3 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 Cetyl Peg/ppg-7/3 Dimethicone?
Cetyl Peg/ppg-7/3 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetyl PEG/PPG-7/3 Dimethicone is a copolymer of Cetyl Dimethicone and an alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide and 3 moles of propylene oxide
Is Cetyl Peg/ppg-7/3 Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetyl Peg/ppg-7/3 Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetyl Peg/ppg-7/3 Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Cetyl Peg/ppg-7/3 Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, 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