Dimethiconol/stearyl Methicone/phenyl Trimethicone Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as light stabilizer, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polymer formed from poly[oxy(methylstearyl)silylene, .alpha.-trimethylsilyloxy, .omega.-trimethylsilyl, poly[oxy(phenyl-trimethylsilyloxy)silylene,.alpha.-trimethylsilyloxy,.omega.-trimethylsilyl, and poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene),.alpha.-hydro,.omega.-hydro
What does it do?
Dimethiconol/stearyl Methicone/phenyl Trimethicone Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Light stabilizer
protects a cosmetic formulation from degradation by UV light, extending its shelf life
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Dimethiconol/stearyl Methicone/phenyl Trimethicone Copolymer 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 Dimethiconol/stearyl Methicone/phenyl Trimethicone Copolymer?
Dimethiconol/stearyl Methicone/phenyl Trimethicone Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polymer formed from poly[oxy(methylstearyl)silylene, .alpha.-trimethylsilyloxy, .omega.-trimethylsilyl, poly[oxy(phenyl-trimethylsilyloxy)silylene,.alpha.-trimethylsilyloxy,.omega.-trimethylsilyl, and poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene),.alpha.-hydro,.omega.-hydro
Is Dimethiconol/stearyl Methicone/phenyl Trimethicone Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dimethiconol/stearyl Methicone/phenyl Trimethicone Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethiconol/stearyl Methicone/phenyl Trimethicone Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Dimethiconol/stearyl Methicone/phenyl Trimethicone Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: light stabilizer, skin conditioning.
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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