BEHENYL DIMETHICONE

Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Permitted
🇺🇸 US Status Not specifically regulated

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
NOAEL: 1000 mg/kg bw/day (as read‑across from dimethicone dermal study – no adverse effects at highest dose tested). | Source: CIR “Amended Safety Assessment of Siloxanes and Silicones” (e.g., Dimethicone and Alkyl Methicone...

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Expert Verdict

BEHENYL DIMETHICONE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Skin Conditioning It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted no-cas-assigned skin-conditioning needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BEHENYL DIMETHICONE safe in cosmetics?

BEHENYL DIMETHICONE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Skin Conditioning It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies BEHENYL DIMETHICONE as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is BEHENYL DIMETHICONE allowed in the EU?

BEHENYL DIMETHICONE EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does BEHENYL DIMETHICONE do in cosmetics?

BEHENYL DIMETHICONE functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for BEHENYL DIMETHICONE?

NOAEL: 1000 mg/kg bw/day (as read‑across from dimethicone dermal study – no adverse effects at highest dose tested). | Source: CIR “Amended Safety Assessment of Siloxanes and Silicones” (e.g., Dimethicone and Alkyl Methicone... 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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