Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ethyl Polysillicate Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Ethyl Polysillicate Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polysilicate made by the hydrolysis and condensation of Methyltriethoxysilane with Ethyl Polysilicate. Tris-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]isocyanate is used as a crosslinking agent in the reaction.
What does it do?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ethyl Polysillicate Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
EU regulatory status
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ethyl Polysillicate 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 Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ethyl Polysillicate Crosspolymer?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ethyl Polysillicate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Ethyl Polysillicate Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polysilicate made by the hydrolysis and condensation of Methyltriethoxysilane with Ethyl Polysilicate. Tris-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]isocyanate is used as a crosslinking agent in the reaction.
Is Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ethyl Polysillicate Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ethyl Polysillicate Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ethyl Polysillicate Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/ethyl Polysillicate Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 18/04/2018