Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane
A cosmetic ingredient used as nail conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pentacyclo[9.5.1.13,9.15,15.17,13]octasiloxane, 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-octakis[2-(7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-yl)ethyl]-
What does it do?
Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Nail conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, or condition of fingernails and toenails
EU regulatory status
Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane 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 Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane?
Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pentacyclo[9.5.1.13,9.15,15.17,13]octasiloxane, 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-octakis[2-(7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-yl)ethyl]-
Is Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane do in cosmetic products?
Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: nail conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane is 187333-74-0.
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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: 29/09/2015