Peg-6 Methicone Acetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Siloxanes and silicones, methyl hydrogen, reaction products with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), acetates (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Peg-6 Methicone Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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-6 Methicone Acetate 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-6 Methicone Acetate?
Peg-6 Methicone Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Siloxanes and silicones, methyl hydrogen, reaction products with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), acetates (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Peg-6 Methicone Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-6 Methicone Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-6 Methicone Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Peg-6 Methicone Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, 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: 15/10/2010