Polysilicone-30
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polysilicone-30 is a complex crosslinked siloxane that is composed of both silsesquioxane and linear siloxane segments. It is formed by condensing Hydrolyzed Silk PG-Propyl Methylsilanediol with C6-10 alkyltriethoxy silane and dimethyldiethoxy silane and capping the resulting siloxane with trimethylchlorosilane.
What does it do?
Polysilicone-30 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Polysilicone-30 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 Polysilicone-30?
Polysilicone-30 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polysilicone-30 is a complex crosslinked siloxane that is composed of both silsesquioxane and linear siloxane segments. It is formed by condensing Hydrolyzed Silk PG-Propyl Methylsilanediol with C6-10 alkyltriethoxy silane and dimethyldiethoxy silane and capping the resulting siloxane with trimethylchlorosilane.
Is Polysilicone-30 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polysilicone-30 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polysilicone-30 do in cosmetic products?
Polysilicone-30 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, 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: 19/11/2015