Bis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone

INCI: BIS-C16-18 ALKYL GLYCERYL UNDECYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymeric INCI)
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), emulsifying (alkyl glyceryl-functional dimethicone)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited published safety data specific to this INCI; read-across from alkyl dimethicone class is the only basis. Consider requesting supplier safety dossier.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Very limited published safety data specific to this INCI; read-across from alkyl dimethicone class is the only basis. Consider requesting supplier safety dossier. The EU classifies Bis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Bis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), emulsifying (alkyl glyceryl-functional dimethicone). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymeric INCI).

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-C16-18 Alkyl Glyceryl Undecyl 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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