Allowed in EU

Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol Crosspolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer

What does it do?

Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

  • Viscosity controlling

    adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

EU regulatory status

Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol 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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol Crosspolymer?

Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer

Is Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, viscosity controlling.

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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