Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
INCI: BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No standalone toxicology dossier; relies on read-across from dimethicone polymer class. Verify purity specifications for residual monomers (butanol, glycerol).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 safe in cosmetics?
No standalone toxicology dossier; relies on read-across from dimethicone polymer class. Verify purity specifications for residual monomers (butanol, glycerol). The EU classifies Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 allowed in the EU?
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 do in cosmetics?
Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 functions as: Cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant (cleansing/emulsifying), viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymeric INCI; no unique CAS identified in public registries).
What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3?
adequate 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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