Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, opacifying, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a highly crosslinked siloxane polymer that is made by reacting an aqueous dispersion of Hydrogen Dimethicone with divinyldimethicone, followed by reaction with Methyltrimethoxysilane.
What does it do?
Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/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 Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer?
Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a highly crosslinked siloxane polymer that is made by reacting an aqueous dispersion of Hydrogen Dimethicone with divinyldimethicone, followed by reaction with Methyltrimethoxysilane.
Is Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, opacifying, viscosity controlling.
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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: 24/04/2018