Trisiloxylpropyl Peg-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Trisiloxylpropyl PEG-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate is the synthetic polymer that conforms generally to the formula, where the value of x is 7-9 and R is methyl soyate.
What does it do?
Trisiloxylpropyl Peg-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Slip modifier
alters how a product spreads and feels on skin — typically making it glide more smoothly
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
EU regulatory status
Trisiloxylpropyl Peg-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate 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 Trisiloxylpropyl Peg-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate?
Trisiloxylpropyl Peg-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trisiloxylpropyl PEG-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate is the synthetic polymer that conforms generally to the formula, where the value of x is 7-9 and R is methyl soyate.
Is Trisiloxylpropyl Peg-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Trisiloxylpropyl Peg-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Trisiloxylpropyl Peg-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate do in cosmetic products?
Trisiloxylpropyl Peg-8 Succinyl Methyl Soyate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, humectant, slip modifier, skin conditioning - humectant.
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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: 07/08/2024