Allowed in EU

Diphenyl Amodimethicone

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

What is it?

Siloxanes and silicones, 3(2-aminoethyl)aminopropyl methyl, dimethyl, diphenyl

What does it do?

Diphenyl Amodimethicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Hair fixing

    holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand

EU regulatory status

Diphenyl Amodimethicone 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 Diphenyl Amodimethicone?

Diphenyl Amodimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Siloxanes and silicones, 3(2-aminoethyl)aminopropyl methyl, dimethyl, diphenyl

Is Diphenyl Amodimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Diphenyl Amodimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Diphenyl Amodimethicone do in cosmetic products?

Diphenyl Amodimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, hair fixing.

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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