Allowed in EU

Polydimethylsiloxy Ppg-13 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Polymer of dimethyl silsesquioxanes and polypropylene glycol butyl ester

What does it do?

Polydimethylsiloxy Ppg-13 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Polydimethylsiloxy Ppg-13 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 Ppg-13 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane?

Polydimethylsiloxy Ppg-13 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polymer of dimethyl silsesquioxanes and polypropylene glycol butyl ester

Is Polydimethylsiloxy Ppg-13 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Polydimethylsiloxy Ppg-13 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Polydimethylsiloxy Ppg-13 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane do in cosmetic products?

Polydimethylsiloxy Ppg-13 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, humectant, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Polydimethylsiloxy Ppg-13 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polydimethylsiloxy Ppg-13 Butyl Ether Silsesquioxane is -.

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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