What does the restriction note for PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE mean?

The restriction field for PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE reads: III/186. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE

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PEG/PPG-18/6 Dimethicone is alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing a random addition of an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide and 6 moles of propylene oxide

PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/186.

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Inventory details for PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE

INCI name

PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE

Description

PEG/PPG-18/6 Dimethicone is alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing a random addition of an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide and 6 moles of propylene oxide

Annex records for PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 186

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 111-46-6

EC: 203-872-2

Key data

CAS

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Restriction

III/186

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

How PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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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PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE reads: "III/186". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE carries the following function designation(s):

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

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Source note for PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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