PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/Smdi Copolymer

PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/Smdi Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-150/DECYL ALCOHOL/SMDI COPOLYMER
FunctionFILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Conditioners 23.1%Hair Masks 23.1%Leave-in Treatments 15.4%Nail Care 15.4%Styling Creams & Sprays 15.4%Other Haircare 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/Smdi Copolymer do in skincare?
PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/Smdi Copolymer functions as a film forming, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/Smdi Copolymer allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/Smdi Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (23.1% of its uses).

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