Conditioning Agent
C8-12 ALKYL GLUCOSIDYL HYDROXYCYCLOHEXYLETHYL PEG-18/PPG-6 DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A multifunctional silicone combining alkyl-glucoside mildness with PEG/PPG dispersibility — gives smooth conditioning to skin and hair. Generally safe; routine PEG dioxane caveat applies.
Function
Skin benefits
- Multifunctional antistatic + conditioning
- Combines sugar-derived mildness with silicone smoothness
- Good water dispersibility
- Suitable for both skin and hair
Known concerns
- Trace 1,4-dioxane risk in PEG-18 portion
- Compound-specific data sparse
- Synthetic polymer; not biodegradable
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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