A short linear silicone used as an antifoaming agent.
What it is
Pentasiloxane is a linear siloxane, dodecamethylpentasiloxane, made up of five silicon atoms linked by oxygen and carrying methyl groups. CosIng lists it as an antifoaming agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair care products, creams, makeup and other 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 label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Antifoaming
- Suppressing foam during manufacturing or reducing the tendency of finished products to generate foam.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.