Polysilicone-36
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polysilicone-36 is a crosslinked siloxane polymer that is prepared by reacting Hydrogen Dimethicone with 2-Allyloxyethoxy Glucoside and Vinyltrimethylsilyloxy Silicate.
What does it do?
Polysilicone-36 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Polysilicone-36 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-36?
Polysilicone-36 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polysilicone-36 is a crosslinked siloxane polymer that is prepared by reacting Hydrogen Dimethicone with 2-Allyloxyethoxy Glucoside and Vinyltrimethylsilyloxy Silicate.
Is Polysilicone-36 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polysilicone-36 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polysilicone-36 do in cosmetic products?
Polysilicone-36 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 07/07/2020