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InventoryRef 3427015/10/2010

HEXYL METHICONE

Poly[oxy(hexylmethylsilylene)],.alpha.-trimethylsilyl),.omega.-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-

HEXYL METHICONE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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One PubChem compound was retained because the exact CosIng name appears among its reported synonyms.

PubChem title: 3-Hexylheptamethyltrisiloxane
IUPAC name: hexyl-methyl-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)silane
Molecular formula: C13H34O2Si3
Molecular weight: 306.66 g/mol
InChIKey: PNJMJEXVQAFSBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Inventory details for HEXYL METHICONE

INCI name

HEXYL METHICONE

Description

Poly[oxy(hexylmethylsilylene)],.alpha.-trimethylsilyl),.omega.-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 34270
Imported identity: HEXYL METHICONE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for HEXYL METHICONE

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Key data

CAS

56746-86-2

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Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#11968 · HEXYL METHICONE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

HEXAPEPTIDE-106SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

HEXETH-4 CARBOXYLIC ACIDHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

HEXYL ISOSTEARATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

HEXYL LAURATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

HEXYL NICOTINATEANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

HEXYLDECANOLSKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

HEXYLDECYL BENZOATEPLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT

HEXYLDECYL ETHYLHEXANOATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How HEXYL METHICONE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HEXYL METHICONE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

HEXYL METHICONE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

HEXYL METHICONE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, HEXYL METHICONE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for HEXYL METHICONE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for HEXYL METHICONE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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