Peg-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of PEG-10 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone crosslinked with Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
What does it do?
Peg-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Peg-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 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 Peg-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
Peg-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of PEG-10 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone crosslinked with Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
Is Peg-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Peg-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 30/10/2014