Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/Trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane is the siloxane polymer produced by the controlled hydrolysis and condensation of Methyltrimethoxysilane with trimethylchlorosilane and trifluoropropyldimethylsilane.
What does it do?
Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
EU regulatory status
Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane 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 Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane?
Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/Trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane is the siloxane polymer produced by the controlled hydrolysis and condensation of Methyltrimethoxysilane with trimethylchlorosilane and trifluoropropyldimethylsilane.
Is Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane do in cosmetic products?
Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.
What is the CAS number of Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Trifluoropropyldimethylsiloxy/trimethylsiloxy Silsesquioxane 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: 03/06/2014