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Hair Conditioning

PEG-8 AMODIMETHICONE

CAS 182700-78-3
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A water-dispersible amino-functional silicone used to condition damaged hair without heavy build-up. Inherits silicone safety; main caveats are PEG impurities and environmental persistence.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Conditions and detangles damaged hair
  • Selective deposition on damaged sites
  • Water-dispersible silicone — easier rinse-off

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from PEG portion
  • Silicone — environmental persistence
  • Possible cumulative scalp build-up

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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