Ppg-25 Dimethicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PPG-25 Dimethicone is the polypropylene glycol derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 25 moles of propylene oxide.
What does it do?
Ppg-25 Dimethicone 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
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Ppg-25 Dimethicone 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 Ppg-25 Dimethicone?
Ppg-25 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PPG-25 Dimethicone is the polypropylene glycol derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 25 moles of propylene oxide.
Is Ppg-25 Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ppg-25 Dimethicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ppg-25 Dimethicone do in cosmetic products?
Ppg-25 Dimethicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Ppg-25 Dimethicone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ppg-25 Dimethicone is 68957-00-6.
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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: 23/05/2014