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PEG/PPG-10/30 COPOLYMER.

Insufficient Data CAS - / CLEANSING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

A versatile silicone emulsifier and surfactant, PEG/PPG-10/30 COPOLYMER efficiently blends immiscible substances like oils and water, foundational for creating stable and efficacious skincare formulations. It functions as a cleansing agent and solvent, enhancing product stability and texture.

Summary

Cleansing Solvent Surfactant/Emulsifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

This copolymer acts as a surface-active agent, significantly reducing the surface tension of liquids. This property facilitates the emulsification of water with silicone oils, and also mixtures of plant and silicone oils, creating homogeneous and stable product phases. Its surfactant action additionally aids in cleansing by lifting and suspending impurities from the skin's surface.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Studies on Dimethicone Copolyol (an umbrella term for related polymers) consistently demonstrated it was not a primary skin irritant at concentrations up to 40% in aqueous solutions and even when applied undiluted on 39 subjects.
  2. 02 Further assessments showed Dimethicone Copolyol A ingredients caused no skin irritation or sensitization on 50 subjects and was found to be nonirritating and nonsensitizing on 201 volunteers.
  3. 03 A related polymer (Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-20/35/Amodimethicone Copolymer) used in end-use hair care products at concentrations up to 1% was evaluated to pose a low risk to public health.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The ingredient exhibits robust stability under standard use conditions, demonstrating resistance to hydrolysis in acidic environments and stability in both alkaline and salt solutions. Its primary formulation utility lies in its capacity to form stable emulsions in water/oil systems.

Synergies

  • Facilitates stable emulsion formation with water and silicone oils.
  • Enables the creation of complex mixtures involving plant oils and silicone oils.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel issued an 'insufficient data' designation in 2014 for the broader category of 'Polyoxyalkylene Siloxane Copolymers' (which includes this ingredient), requesting further data on molecular weight, impurities, and dermal penetration. However, earlier safety assessments in 1982 and reaffirmed in 2005 for 'Dimethicone Copolyol' (a related term) concluded it was 'safe as used.' Specific SCCS opinions or direct FDA status for PEG/PPG-10/30 COPOLYMER were not identified.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

PEG/PPG-10/30 COPOLYMER is a functionally valuable emulsifier and surfactant crucial for many cosmetic formulations, demonstrating low irritation potential in studies on related compounds, yet the broader ingredient category has an 'insufficient data' status from CIR.

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