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PEG-12 METHYL ETHER LAUROXY PEG-5 AMIDOPROPYL DIMETHICONE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A complex silicone surfactant combining a PEG-12 methyl ether, lauryl chain, and an amidopropyl-modified dimethicone — provides hair and skin conditioning with a smooth, silky feel.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Smooth, conditioning skin and hair feel
  • Helps emulsify silicones with water
  • Improves spreadability

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from PEG portion
  • Silicone backbone has low biodegradability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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