Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 24 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | BIS-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 DIMETHICONE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 24 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Sunscreens 41.7%Serums 25%Day Moisturizers 12.5%Body Serums 4.2%Eyeliners 4.2%Face Primers 4.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone do in skincare?
- Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 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/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (41.7% of its uses).
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