Decyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - dispersing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Decyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone is the silicone polymer that conforms generally to the formula:
What does it do?
Decyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone 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
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Surfactant - dispersing
surfactant that helps disperse solid particles uniformly throughout a formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Decyl Polyglyceryl-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 Decyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone?
Decyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Decyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone is the silicone polymer that conforms generally to the formula:
Is Decyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Decyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Decyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Decyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - dispersing, viscosity controlling.
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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: 07/07/2020