Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polymers of methyl silsesquioxanes and polyethylene-polypropylene glycol butyl ester
What does it do?
Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane 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 Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane?
Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polymers of methyl silsesquioxanes and polyethylene-polypropylene glycol butyl ester
Is Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane do in cosmetic products?
Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polydimethylsiloxy Peg/ppg-24/19 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane is 68554-65-4.
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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: 24/01/2011