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Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone
Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone
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Lauryl PEG-8 dimethicone is a cosmetic silicone-PEG copolymer with no food approval. It is not appropriate for use in food.
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6 products
What it is
Lauryl PEG-8 dimethicone is a silicone-PEG copolymer used as a cosmetic emulsifier and surfactant.
Not used in food. Cosmetic emulsifier.
Why it's flagged
- non-food cosmetic chemical
- potential 1,4-dioxane impurity from PEG ethoxylation
What regulators actually say
"Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone is listed in the EU CosIng cosmetic ingredient database as a cosmetic emulsifier."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as a food additive.
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as a food additive.
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