Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl Dimethicone is the siloxane polymer made by reacting Hydrogen Dimethicone with Decene and 3-[N-methyl-N-(10-undecenoyl)amido]-1,2-propanediol.
What does it do?
Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl Dimethicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
-
Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl 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 Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl Dimethicone?
Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl Dimethicone is the siloxane polymer made by reacting Hydrogen Dimethicone with Decene and 3-[N-methyl-N-(10-undecenoyl)amido]-1,2-propanediol.
Is Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Methyldihydroxypropylamido Undecyl Decyl Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 09/06/2016