Conditioning Agent
DIMETHOXYSILYL ETHYLENEDIAMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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