4-PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
INCI: 4-PCA DIMETHICONE/BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Synthetic silicone crosspolymer with excellent safety profile; the 4-PCA moiety is a natural moisturizing factor component with no significant safety concerns identified.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Synthetic silicone crosspolymer with excellent safety profile; the 4-PCA moiety is a natural moisturizing factor component with no significant safety concerns identified. The EU classifies 4-PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is 4-PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
4-PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
4-PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Film forming, hair conditioning, skin protecting, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex crosslinked polymer).
What is the Margin of Safety for 4-PCA Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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