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DEA PG-PROPYL PEG/PPG-18/21 DIMETHICONE

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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A DEA-derived PEG/PPG silicone used as a hair conditioner. The diethanolamine (DEA) substructure raises nitrosamine concerns under EU rules and is restricted in cosmetic regulations.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Conditions hair
  • Provides PEG/PPG-silicone benefits in hair care

Known concerns

  • Diethanolamine (DEA) substructure — secondary amine that can form carcinogenic nitrosamines in formulations with nitrosating agents
  • DEA cosmetic ingredients face EU restrictions (Annex III) and complete bans in some jurisdictions
  • Several DEA compounds have been classified as possibly carcinogenic

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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