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Bis-peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a dimethyl silane ethoxylated methyl diether containing an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide

HumectantEmollientFoam boostingHair conditioningHydrotropeSkin conditioningSurfactant
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What it is and what it does

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Humectant
Helps attract and retain moisture.
Emollient
Helps soften and smooth the skin surface.
Foam boosting
Changes the amount, texture or stability of foam.
Hair conditioning
Improves cosmetic hair properties such as softness, shine or combability.
Hydrotrope
Helps a poorly water-soluble substance dissolve in water.
Skin conditioning
A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.
Surfactant
Changes surface tension to help a product distribute or interact with other materials.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

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What the research shows

We have not yet published a checked study for this exact ingredient. This is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that research does not exist or that the ingredient is ineffective.

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Products containing this ingredient

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Names and identifiers

INCI name on ingredient lists
BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE

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