Conditioning Agent
METHOXY PEG-11 METHOXY PPG-24 DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related conditioning agents
Same plant / compound family
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