Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Si-modified PEG emulsifier / Silicone surfactant
Silicone-PEG emulsifier; enables water-in-silicone emulsions for sunscreens with elegant feel; no whitening; used in premium sunscreen formulations; 1,4-dioxane contamination from PEG, verify COA
Function & Common Use
Emulsifier / W/S/W Emulsifier
Emulsifier
Water-in-silicone sunscreens anhydrous products
Synthetic (silicone-PEG)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone safe to use in skincare?
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Silicone-PEG emulsifier; enables water-in-silicone emulsions for sunscreens with elegant feel; no whitening; used in premium sunscreen formulations; 1,4-dioxane contamination from PEG, verify COA
Is Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone allowed in India?
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone used for in cosmetics?
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone functions as: Emulsifier / W/S/W Emulsifier. It is commonly found in: Water-in-silicone sunscreens anhydrous products.
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