Allowed in EU

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:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Skin conditioning - emollient

    softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

  • 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

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