Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone

Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, plasticiser agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBIS-PEG-8 DIMETHICONE
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
CAS number102783-01-7 (generic)
Prevalence11 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Serums 45.5%Essences 9.1%Eye Moisturizers 9.1%Facial Treatments 9.1%General Moisturizers 9.1%Sunscreens 9.1%

Frequently asked

What does Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone do in skincare?
Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone functions as a hair conditioning, plasticiser agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (45.5% of its uses).

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