INCI name

SILANETRIOL

Methylsilanetriol

An organic silicon compound used as a hair-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Silanetriol is the INCI name for methylsilanetriol, a small organosilicon compound in which a silicon atom carries one methyl group and three hydroxyl groups. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in hair care products, serums, creams 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.

It is a single organosilicon compound, not a silicone polymer such as dimethicone.

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.

Products with this ingredient (23)

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