Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone

INCI: BIS-CETEARYL AMODIMETHICONE

CAS Number
1126942-72-0
Function
Hair Conditioning Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; CIR has reviewed the dimethicone/methicone class as safe in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Aminofunctional silicone conditioning agent; verify free amine levels in raw material CoA due to regulatory trends regarding silicone environmental persistence.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Aminofunctional silicone conditioning agent; verify free amine levels in raw material CoA due to regulatory trends regarding silicone environmental persistence. The EU classifies Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone allowed in the EU?

Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone functions as: Hair Conditioning Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1126942-72-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone?

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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