Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone is the silicone polymer.
What does it do?
Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone 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
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone 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 Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone?
Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone is the silicone polymer.
Is Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxypropylcocoate Peg-8 Dimethicone 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: 18/10/2012