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Emulsifier

PEG/PPG-19/19 DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A pegylated dimethicone crosspolymer with PEG-19/PPG-19 blocks and a vinyl-dimethicone crosslink. Provides emulsification, viscosity control and conditioning in cosmetic emulsions.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Emulsifies and stabilizes silicone-water systems
  • Controls viscosity in cosmetic emulsions
  • Conditions skin and hair

Known concerns

  • PEG/PPG component requires controlled 1,4-dioxane levels
  • Silicone elastomer not biodegradable
  • Limited human clinical data for this specific copolymer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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