A modified amino-functional silicone used for hair conditioning.
What it is
Butoxy PEG-4 PG-amodimethicone is, as its INCI name indicates, an amodimethicone (an amino-functional silicone) modified with butoxy-PEG-4 and propylene glycol groups. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of hair care products, such as shampoos and conditioners.
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 name does not show the molecular weight or the proportion of amino groups.
Functions
- 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.