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Peg/ppg/butylene/dimethicone Copolymer

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

What is it?

See Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information regarding use of Japan Trivial names in Volume 1, Introduction, Part A, No. 12.

What does it do?

Peg/ppg/butylene/dimethicone Copolymer 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

EU regulatory status

Peg/ppg/butylene/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/ppg/butylene/dimethicone Copolymer?

Peg/ppg/butylene/dimethicone Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. See Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information regarding use of Japan Trivial names in Volume 1, Introduction, Part A, No. 12.

Is Peg/ppg/butylene/dimethicone Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Peg/ppg/butylene/dimethicone Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Peg/ppg/butylene/dimethicone Copolymer do in cosmetic products?

Peg/ppg/butylene/dimethicone Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.

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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: 16/11/2016