Polysilicone-9
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Silicones and siloxanes, 3-aminopropyl methyl, dimethyl, reaction products with 2-ethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazole homopolymer, ethyl sulfates
What does it do?
Polysilicone-9 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
Polysilicone-9 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-9?
Polysilicone-9 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silicones and siloxanes, 3-aminopropyl methyl, dimethyl, reaction products with 2-ethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazole homopolymer, ethyl sulfates
Is Polysilicone-9 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polysilicone-9 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polysilicone-9 do in cosmetic products?
Polysilicone-9 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing.
What is the CAS number of Polysilicone-9?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polysilicone-9 is -.
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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: 15/10/2010