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Conditioning Agent

METHOXY PEG-11 METHOXY PPG-24 DIMETHICONE

CAS 472975-82-9 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A silicone polymer with PEG and PPG side chains — used mainly as an antifoam plus light skin and hair conditioner. Generally well tolerated with the usual purity caveat for ethoxylated ingredients.

Function

ANTIFOAMING

Skin benefits

  • Effective antifoam and defoamer
  • Skin and hair conditioning
  • Improves spreadability of formulations
  • Stable across pH range

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from PEG portion if unpurified
  • Silicone residue may build up in some hair routines

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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