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Emulsifier

PEG/PPG-20/6 DIMETHICONE

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A water-loving silicone emulsifier and conditioner used to give creams and hair products a silky finish. Mild on skin with the standard ethoxylation purity caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Hydrophilic silicone — emulsifier and conditioning agent
  • Smooth silky after-feel
  • Used in W/Si emulsions and hair products
  • Mild on skin

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated silicone — 1,4-dioxane purification caveat
  • Environmentally persistent silicone backbone
  • Generally low irritation profile

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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