Definition
Siloxanes and silicones, propyl trimethylsilyloxy, trimethylsilyl terminated
Cosmetic roles
Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTBase that dissolves other ingredientsSOLVENT
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
PROPYL TRIMETHICONEINCI프로필트라이메티콘Korean label name (MFDS standard)
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 60111-46-8
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID00462462
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID90413281
- IUPAC
- 1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-propyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
- Molecular formula
- C12H34O3Si4
- Molecular weight
- 338.741 g/mol
What products actually use it for
What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Solvent1
- Humectant1
- Softener and conditioner1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard