Silica Dimethyl Silylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, antifoaming, emulsion stabilising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
What does it do?
Silica Dimethyl Silylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
-
Antifoaming
reduces or prevents foam formation during processing or use
-
Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
-
Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
-
Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Silica Dimethyl Silylate 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 Silica Dimethyl Silylate?
Silica Dimethyl Silylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
Is Silica Dimethyl Silylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Silica Dimethyl Silylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Silica Dimethyl Silylate do in cosmetic products?
Silica Dimethyl Silylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, antifoaming, emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Silica Dimethyl Silylate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Silica Dimethyl Silylate is 68611-44-9.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 28/07/2020