Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer is made by reacting an aqueous suspension of Polymethylsilsesquioxane with Sodium Silicate.
What does it do?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica 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/silica Crosspolymer?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer is made by reacting an aqueous suspension of Polymethylsilsesquioxane with Sodium Silicate.
Is Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying.
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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: 18/04/2018