Polysilicone-34
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-34 is a complex polymeric salt made by reacting Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer with a silicone polymer that is prepared by reacting Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone with 2,3-epoxypropylamine followed by reaction with an average of 29 mols of propylene oxide and 6 mols of ethylene oxide on each end of the silicone polymer. Finally, the polymer is neutralized with Tromethamine.
What does it do?
Polysilicone-34 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-34 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-34?
Polysilicone-34 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polysilicone-34 is a complex polymeric salt made by reacting Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer with a silicone polymer that is prepared by reacting Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone with 2,3-epoxypropylamine followed by reaction with an average of 29 mols of propylene oxide and 6 mols of ethylene oxide on each end of the silicone polymer. Finally, the polymer is neutralized with Tromethamine.
Is Polysilicone-34 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polysilicone-34 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polysilicone-34 do in cosmetic products?
Polysilicone-34 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: 18/04/2018