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Hair Conditioning

BIS-PEG-8 PEG-8 DIMETHICONE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A PEG-8 modified dimethicone used as a hair-conditioning agent. The double ethoxylation makes it water-dispersible while keeping the silky silicone feel, with the usual PEG purification caveat.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Smooth, slippery hair feel
  • Improves wet comb-through
  • Adds shine without weighing down hair
  • Water-rinsable

Known concerns

  • Cosmetic-grade material is purified for 1,4-dioxane
  • Silicone persistence
  • No significant skin concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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BIS-PEG-8 PEG-8 METHICONE
Conditioning Agent

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