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Conditioning Agent

DIMETHOXYSILYL ETHYLENEDIAMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE

CAS 71750-80-6 Updated
56

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A reactive silicone with both methoxysilane and ethylenediamine groups, used as a substantive hair conditioner. The free amine and hydrolyzable methoxy groups warrant caution at higher use levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Strong substantivity for damaged hair
  • Reactive silane bonds to keratin
  • Conditioning film formation

Known concerns

  • Free ethylenediamine moiety raises sensitization risk
  • Methoxysilane releases methanol on hydrolysis
  • Cure chemistry not fully covered by CIR review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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