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Emulsifier

BIS-(PPG-7 UNDECENETH-21) DIMETHICONE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A silicone-polyether-fatty-alcohol surfactant that emulsifies oil and water and adds a light, conditioned feel. Short PEG/PPG chains make the dioxane impurity risk lower than for long-chain ethoxylates.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Helps oil and water phases mix
  • Conditions skin and hair
  • Light, non-greasy feel
  • Stable at typical formulation pH

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylation (PPG-7 / -21) — class flag for trace 1,4-dioxane if poorly purified
  • Limited specific toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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