Polymethyl/phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polymethyl/Phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate is a polymeric silicone resin that conforms generally to the formula:(structure)where R is a mixture of methyl and phenyl groups
What does it do?
Polymethyl/phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate 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
EU regulatory status
Polymethyl/phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate 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/phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate?
Polymethyl/phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polymethyl/Phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate is a polymeric silicone resin that conforms generally to the formula:(structure)where R is a mixture of methyl and phenyl groups
Is Polymethyl/phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polymethyl/phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polymethyl/phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate do in cosmetic products?
Polymethyl/phenylsilsesquioxane Silicate 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: 19/11/2012