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Peg-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

PEG-40/PPG-8 Methylaminopropyl/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is the copolymer formed by the reaction between methylaminopropyl-terminated PEG-40/PPG-8 copolymer and bis-glycidoxypropyl dimethicone.

What does it do?

Peg-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Peg-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer 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-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer?

Peg-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-40/PPG-8 Methylaminopropyl/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is the copolymer formed by the reaction between methylaminopropyl-terminated PEG-40/PPG-8 copolymer and bis-glycidoxypropyl dimethicone.

Is Peg-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Peg-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Peg-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Peg-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Peg-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Peg-40/ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer is 177771-32-3.

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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: 23/05/2014