Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No specific CIR monograph for Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone as distinct INCI. Confirm PCA moiety is L-form (physiological). Verify D4/D5/D6 cyclomethicone residuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
No specific CIR monograph for Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone as distinct INCI. Confirm PCA moiety is L-form (physiological). Verify D4/D5/D6 cyclomethicone residuals. The EU classifies Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone functions as: Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; PCA Dimethicone parent CAS: 179005-03-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone?
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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