Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone/diphenylmethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Siloxanes and silicones, propyl trimethylsilyloxy, phenyl trimethylsilyloxy, diphenyl, trimethylsilyl-terminated
What does it do?
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone/diphenylmethicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone/diphenylmethicone 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 Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone/diphenylmethicone?
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone/diphenylmethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Siloxanes and silicones, propyl trimethylsilyloxy, phenyl trimethylsilyloxy, diphenyl, trimethylsilyl-terminated
Is Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone/diphenylmethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone/diphenylmethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone/diphenylmethicone do in cosmetic products?
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone/diphenylmethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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