A silicone modified with ethylene and propylene oxide, used as an emulsifier.
What it is
PEG/PPG-14/4 dimethicone is a dimethicone modified with polyether chains containing an average of 14 ethylene oxide and 4 propylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in creams, foundations, sun care products and hair 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.
The numbers indicate the average numbers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units, not a concentration.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (12)
- Gentle Rose Beautifying Face Exfoliant · Avant Skincare
- Cire · Auchan
- Shampooing réparateur · Eco+
- Shampooing cheveux colorés · Eco+
- Gel coiffant fixation extra forte · McBride
- Démêlant Sprayz · Carrefour
- Shampooing Doux Cheveux secs & abimés Amande & Abricot · Cora
- Shampooing extra doux 2 en 1 Lait de bambou & Pêche blanche · Netto
- Shampooing très doux Lait de Bambou Pêche Blanche · Labell
- Shampooing Couleur · Netto
- Shampooing 2 en 1 · Netto
- Gel coiffant fixation forte · Casino