Peg-8 Cetyl Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, hexadecyl methyl, alpha-hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)oxypropyl methyl- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Peg-8 Cetyl Dimethicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Peg-8 Cetyl 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 Peg-8 Cetyl Dimethicone?
Peg-8 Cetyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, hexadecyl methyl, alpha-hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)oxypropyl methyl- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Peg-8 Cetyl Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-8 Cetyl Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-8 Cetyl Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Peg-8 Cetyl Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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