Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, humectant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a crosslinked copolymer of Dimethicone, Divinyldimethicone and silsesquioxane monomers
What does it do?
Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer 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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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer 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/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer?
Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a crosslinked copolymer of Dimethicone, Divinyldimethicone and silsesquioxane monomers
Is Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, humectant, skin protecting, 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: 15/10/2010