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Surfactant

SODIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-7 ACETYL METHYLTAURATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A silicone-based conditioning surfactant — dimethicone with PEG-7 and an acetyl methyltaurate head. Cleanses gently while leaving silicone-smooth skin and hair; common in premium body washes.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Silicone-based gentle cleansing
  • Conditions skin and hair while it cleans
  • Good sensorial in premium washes

Known concerns

  • Standard 1,4-dioxane impurity caveat from PEG chain
  • Silicone environmental considerations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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