Dimethicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane/phenyl Bis-Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dimethicone/Phenyl Silsesquioxane/Phenyl Bis-Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a silicone resin formed by hydrolyzing and condensing a mixture of phenyl triethoxysilane, dimethyl dimethoxysilane, and bis(trimethoxysilylethyl)benzene in a suitable solvent. The resin is then surface-treated with trimethylchlorosilane or heaxamethyldisilazane.
What does it do?
Dimethicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane/phenyl Bis-Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Absorbent
takes up water-based or oil-based substances
EU regulatory status
Dimethicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane/phenyl Bis-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/phenyl Silsesquioxane/phenyl Bis-Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer?
Dimethicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane/phenyl Bis-Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dimethicone/Phenyl Silsesquioxane/Phenyl Bis-Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a silicone resin formed by hydrolyzing and condensing a mixture of phenyl triethoxysilane, dimethyl dimethoxysilane, and bis(trimethoxysilylethyl)benzene in a suitable solvent. The resin is then surface-treated with trimethylchlorosilane or heaxamethyldisilazane.
Is Dimethicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane/phenyl Bis-Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dimethicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane/phenyl Bis-Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane/phenyl Bis-Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Dimethicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane/phenyl Bis-Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent.
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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: 03/10/2014