Divinyldisiloxane
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,1,3,3-Tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane; 1,3-Divinyltetramethyldisiloxane; DVDS; ethenyl-[ethenyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-dimethylsilane; ethenyl[(ethenyldimethylsilyl)oxy]dimethylsilane; Tetramethyldivinyldisiloxane
What does it do?
Divinyldisiloxane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
EU regulatory status
Divinyldisiloxane 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 Divinyldisiloxane?
Divinyldisiloxane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,1,3,3-Tetramethyl-1,3-divinyldisiloxane; 1,3-Divinyltetramethyldisiloxane; DVDS; ethenyl-[ethenyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy-dimethylsilane; ethenyl[(ethenyldimethylsilyl)oxy]dimethylsilane; Tetramethyldivinyldisiloxane
Is Divinyldisiloxane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Divinyldisiloxane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Divinyldisiloxane do in cosmetic products?
Divinyldisiloxane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Divinyldisiloxane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Divinyldisiloxane is 2627-95-4.
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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: 15/04/2019