INCI name

METHYLSILANOL MANNURONATE

Methylsilanol mannuronate

An organosilicon ester of mannuronic acid.

What it is

Methylsilanol mannuronate is the ester of monomethylsilanol and oligomeric mannuronic acid, a building block of alginates. CosIng lists it as an antistatic and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams, serums and body care products.

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.

Although it contains silicon, it is not a silicone oil such as dimethicone.

Functions

Antistatic
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (27)

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