Definition
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-hydroxypropyl methyl, ethoxylated, propoxylated (20 mol EO, 23 mol PO average molar ratio)
Cosmetic roles
Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISING
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments - 2002/2003
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polyoxyalkylene Siloxane Copolymers, Alkyl-Polyoxyalkylene Siloxane Copolymers and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ＰＥＧ／ＰＰＧ－２０／２３ジメチコン: 本品は、ジメチコン（＊）のメチル基の一部をポリアルキレングリコールで置換したものであり、酸化エチレン及び酸化プロピレンの平均付加モル数はそれぞれ２０及び２３である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
PEG/PPG-20/23 DIMETHICONEINCI피이지/피피지-20/23다이메티콘Korean label name (MFDS standard)ＰＥＧ／ＰＰＧ－２０／２３ジメチコンJapanese labelling name