A small amine-functional siloxane, used as an emulsifier and hair-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Amino bispropyl dimethicone is 1,1'-iminobis(3-(tris(trimethylsiloxy)silyl)propane), a secondary amine carrying two propyl groups, each ending in a siloxane unit. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant and a hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair care products such as conditioners and leave-in treatments.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI list does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.