Polymethyl/octyl/phenyl/propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polymethyl/Octyl/Phenyl/Propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer is the crosslinked copolymer formed by the reaction of dimethyldimethoxysilane, propyltrimethoxysilane, octyltrimethoxysilane, methyltrimethoxysilane and phenyltrimethoxysilane.
What does it do?
Polymethyl/octyl/phenyl/propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Polymethyl/octyl/phenyl/propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer 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 Polymethyl/octyl/phenyl/propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
Polymethyl/octyl/phenyl/propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polymethyl/Octyl/Phenyl/Propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer is the crosslinked copolymer formed by the reaction of dimethyldimethoxysilane, propyltrimethoxysilane, octyltrimethoxysilane, methyltrimethoxysilane and phenyltrimethoxysilane.
Is Polymethyl/octyl/phenyl/propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polymethyl/octyl/phenyl/propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polymethyl/octyl/phenyl/propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Polymethyl/octyl/phenyl/propylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, skin conditioning.
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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: 24/04/2014