Cycloheptasiloxane
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetradecamethylcycloheptasiloxane
What does it do?
Cycloheptasiloxane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Cycloheptasiloxane 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 Cycloheptasiloxane?
Cycloheptasiloxane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetradecamethylcycloheptasiloxane
Is Cycloheptasiloxane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cycloheptasiloxane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cycloheptasiloxane do in cosmetic products?
Cycloheptasiloxane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Cycloheptasiloxane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cycloheptasiloxane is 107-50-6.
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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