Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate is the partial ester of PEG-7 Dimethicone and Coconut Acid
What does it do?
Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate 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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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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
Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate 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 Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate?
Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate is the partial ester of PEG-7 Dimethicone and Coconut Acid
Is Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate do in cosmetic products?
Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, 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