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Emollient

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 AVOCADOATE

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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-PEG conditioning ester carrying avocado oil fatty acids. Adds slip and softness in skin and hair products with low irritation, provided the PEG portion is purified to remove dioxane traces.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Conditioning silicone with avocado fatty acids
  • Smooths skin with non-occlusive feel
  • Functions as co-emulsifier
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from PEG manufacturing
  • Limited biodegradability of silicone backbone

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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