Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate is the product formed by the hydrolysis and subsequent condensation of tetramethyldicetyldisiloxane, chlorotrimethylsilane and tetraethylorthosilicate.
What does it do?
Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate 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 Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate?
Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate is the product formed by the hydrolysis and subsequent condensation of tetramethyldicetyldisiloxane, chlorotrimethylsilane and tetraethylorthosilicate.
Is Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate do in cosmetic products?
Cetyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.
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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