Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone 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?
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
What does it do?
Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone 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/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
Is Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is 869736-22-1(1)/ 1121910-42-6(2)/ 156065-02-0(3)/ 1361557-91-6(4)/ 243137-53-3(5).
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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: 10/03/2020