Behentrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate

INCI: BEHENTRIMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-8 PHTHALATE

CAS Number
207620-97-1
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, shining agent, detangling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; trade name Behenesil

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains phthalate moiety that is not a restricted ortho-phthalate diester (DBP/DEHP/BBP); confirm compliance with brand-level phthalate-free claims; D4/D5/D6 residuals possible from silicone component.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behentrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate safe in cosmetics?

Contains phthalate moiety that is not a restricted ortho-phthalate diester (DBP/DEHP/BBP); confirm compliance with brand-level phthalate-free claims; D4/D5/D6 residuals possible from silicone component. The EU classifies Behentrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Behentrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate allowed in the EU?

Behentrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Behentrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate do in cosmetics?

Behentrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, shining agent, detangling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 207620-97-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Behentrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate?

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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