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Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Siloxanes and Silicones, Ph, polymers with Ph silsesquioxanes, [(methyldiphenylsilyl)oxy]-terminated

What does it do?

Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

EU regulatory status

Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl 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 Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer?

Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Siloxanes and Silicones, Ph, polymers with Ph silsesquioxanes, [(methyldiphenylsilyl)oxy]-terminated

Is Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.

What is the CAS number of Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Diphenylmethylsiloxy Phenyl Methicone/phenyl Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is 1373772-30-5.

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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: 09/07/2013