# PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid1052822
Categories: beauty, pharma
Functions: Defoamer, Flow promoter, scratch / scrub / mar resistance agents > silicone-based
Identifier: DTXSID1052822

> PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE is used as defoamer / flow promoter. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 40 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Defoamer, Flow promoter, scratch / scrub / mar resistance agents > silicone-based.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Potency: 1 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: FILM, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: NA
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._