Peg-8 Pg-Coco-Glucoside Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-(hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl))propyl methyl, 3-(3-(coco-alkyl-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)-2-hydroxypropoxy)propyl methyl-, trimethylsilyl terminated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Peg-8 Pg-Coco-Glucoside Dimethicone 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 - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Peg-8 Pg-Coco-Glucoside 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 Pg-Coco-Glucoside Dimethicone?
Peg-8 Pg-Coco-Glucoside Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-(hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl))propyl methyl, 3-(3-(coco-alkyl-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)-2-hydroxypropoxy)propyl methyl-, trimethylsilyl terminated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Peg-8 Pg-Coco-Glucoside Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-8 Pg-Coco-Glucoside Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-8 Pg-Coco-Glucoside Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Peg-8 Pg-Coco-Glucoside Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - foam boosting.
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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