What function does BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3 serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3 carries the following function designation(s): CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

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BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3

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Poly(oxydimethylsilanediyl), alpha butyldimethylsilyl omega 3-hydroxypropyl, diether with 1,2,3-propanetriol trimer

BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3 is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3

INCI name

BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3

Description

Poly(oxydimethylsilanediyl), alpha butyldimethylsilyl omega 3-hydroxypropyl, diether with 1,2,3-propanetriol trimer

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Key data

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Function

CLEANSING HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

How BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3 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.

BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3 is also tagged with 6 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.

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BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3 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, BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3 carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3 from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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