Ethyl Methicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Ethyl Methicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Ethyl Methicone 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 Ethyl Methicone?
Ethyl Methicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Ethyl Methicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyl Methicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyl Methicone do in cosmetic products?
Ethyl Methicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Ethyl Methicone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Methicone is -.
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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