Film Former
TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A triethoxysilane-modified silicone copolymer with elegant skin feel and film-forming properties. Often used in serums and skincare; well tolerated as a high-MW silicone.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides excellent skin feel in serums and skincare
- Forms breathable films on skin
- High-MW silicone with minimal skin penetration
Known concerns
- Triethoxysilane groups can hydrolyze to release ethanol on cure
- Silicone polymer; not biodegradable
- Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data for this exact polymer
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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