Banned in EU

Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, Me hydrogen, polymers with polyethylene-polypropylene glycol diallyl ether

What does it do?

Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 182), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer?

Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, Me hydrogen, polymers with polyethylene-polypropylene glycol diallyl ether

Is Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, viscosity controlling.

What is the CAS number of Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethicone/peg-3/ppg-15 Crosspolymer is 1608475-69-9.

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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: 30/04/2018