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OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER

Octydodecyl Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Citrate Crosspolymer is a complex polymer formed by the reaction of Citric Acid and bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone, end-capped with Octyldodecanol

OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

What the official INCI name states

The official label identifies a polymeric cosmetic material rather than one discrete molecule.

Identity type from wording
polymer
Preparation or form
CROSSPOLYMER

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Inventory details for OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER

INCI name

OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER

Description

Octydodecyl Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Citrate Crosspolymer is a complex polymer formed by the reaction of Citric Acid and bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone, end-capped with Octyldodecanol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
91280
Imported identity
OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER
Source update
29/10/2014
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

CAS

The CosIng inventory records no CAS number for this ingredient. That is the absence of an identifier in the source, not a finding about the substance.

EC
Restriction
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.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER 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.

OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER 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

OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER 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, OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

Use this inventory page to research OCTYDODECYL BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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