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PEG-10/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Korean: 피이지-10/라우릴다이메티콘크로스폴리머 · Functions: light stabilizer, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/186

Maximum: 0.1%

Conditions: Product type: As traces in ingredients

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Also listed as

PEG-10/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER 피이지-10/라우릴다이메티콘크로스폴리머

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is PEG-10/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is 0.1%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is PEG-10/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is PEG-10/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is PEG-10/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: light stabilizer, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling.

What is PEG-10/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 피이지-10/라우릴다이메티콘크로스폴리머.