Silicone Quaternium-16/glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Siloxanes and silicones, 3-(2-aminoethyl)amino-2-methylbutyl methyl, 3-(3-(tris(C1-18-alkylammonio)-2-hydroxypropyl)-2-(di(3-(tris(C1-18-alkylammonio)-2-hydroxypropyl))aminoethylamino-2-methylbutyl chlorides
What does it do?
Silicone Quaternium-16/glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer 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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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
EU regulatory status
Silicone Quaternium-16/glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer 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 Silicone Quaternium-16/glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
Silicone Quaternium-16/glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Siloxanes and silicones, 3-(2-aminoethyl)amino-2-methylbutyl methyl, 3-(3-(tris(C1-18-alkylammonio)-2-hydroxypropyl)-2-(di(3-(tris(C1-18-alkylammonio)-2-hydroxypropyl))aminoethylamino-2-methylbutyl chlorides
Is Silicone Quaternium-16/glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Silicone Quaternium-16/glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Silicone Quaternium-16/glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Silicone Quaternium-16/glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, hair fixing.
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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