The Basics On Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
What is Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone?
PEG stands for polyethylene glycol; PPG stands for polypropylene glycol.
What are other names for Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone?
PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone ewg.org
What is Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone used for?
A type of silicone that is used in hair and skin care products as a co-emulsifier, conditioning agent, and skin protectant.
How Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone is classified
Silicones, Emollients, Cleansing Agents
Recommendations for using Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone During Pregnancy
What we know about using Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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