What function does DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE carries the following function designation(s): HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT.

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DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE

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Dimethicone PEG-8 Adipate is the partial ester of PEG-8 dimethicone and adipic acid

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE 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 DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE

INCI name

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE

Description

Dimethicone PEG-8 Adipate is the partial ester of PEG-8 dimethicone and adipic acid

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Key data

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Function

HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

How DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE 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.

DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE is also tagged with 3 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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DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE 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, DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIMETHICONE PEG-8 ADIPATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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