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Surfactant

AMMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-7 SULFATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ammonium-sulfate-modified PEG-7 dimethicone that conditions and foams in cleansing products. Generally well tolerated; sulfated chemistry can be mildly drying on sensitive skin in leave-on use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Conditions skin and hair
  • Provides good foaming in cleansing products
  • Combines silicone smoothness with surfactant function

Known concerns

  • PEG-7 component requires controlled 1,4-dioxane levels
  • Sulfated surfactant; may be drying at high % on sensitive skin
  • Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data for this exact salt

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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