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HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Hexyl/Succinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cross-linked dimethyl siloxane polymer that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone and a combination of Allyl Succinic Anhydride and Hexene, followed by cross…

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

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What the official INCI name states

The official label is a composite INCI name with 2 named source-material segments. Each segment must be reconciled with the supplier specification.

Identity type from wording: composite
Preparation or form: CROSSPOLYMER
Named source segments: 2

Review parsed source-name segments

HEXYL
SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE 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 HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

INCI name

HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Description

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 96907
Imported identity: HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Source update: 15/04/2019

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

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Key data

CAS

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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.

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Restriction

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Function

FILM FORMING: Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#11973 · HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

HEMA ACETOACETATEFILM FORMING

HEMA MALEATEFILM FORMING

HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE/TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE COPOLYMERFILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

HEXAMETHYLENEDIAMINE/MDI COPOLYMERFILM FORMING

HEXYLENE GLYCOL/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/ADIPIC ACID/SMDI/DMPA COPOLYMERFILM FORMING

HONEY COCOATESANTI-SEBUM, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING

HYDROGEN DIMETHICONEFILM FORMING

HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE/IPDI COPOLYMERBINDING, FILM FORMING, NAIL CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Additional official and scientific sources

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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/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE 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.

HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER 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.

Frequently asked questions

HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE 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, HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

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

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