Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, polymers with Me silsesquioxanes, methoxy-terminated
CAS 68440-84-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, polymers with Me silsesquioxanes, methoxy-terminated in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Dimethicone/silsesquioxane copolymer”.
Also known as Dimethicone/silsesquioxane copolymer · polymethylsiloxane
Used in cosmetics as a hair conditioner, a hair fixative and a film former. Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer is a siloxane polymer consisting of methyl trimethoxysilane and dimethylsiloxane.
- Hair conditioning
- Hair fixing
- Film forming
- Film former
- Conditioner
- Hair fixative
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, polymers with Me silsesquioxanes, methoxy-terminated appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveDimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer is a siloxane polymer consisting of methyl trimethoxysilane and dimethylsiloxane
- Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer is a siloxane polymer consisting of methyl trimethoxysilane and dimethylsiloxaneSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Softener and conditioner, Hair fixative.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Softener and conditioner, Hair fixative.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, polymers with Me silsesquioxanes, methoxy-terminated. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, polymers with Me silsesquioxanes, methoxy-terminated yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, polymers with Me silsesquioxanes, methoxy-terminated in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
1
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
Hair conditioningHair fixingFilm formingFilm formerConditionerHair fixative
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, polymers with Me silsesquioxanes, methoxy-terminated are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, polymers with Me silsesquioxanes, methoxy-terminated; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
