Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone

INCI: BIS-CETYL CETYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not confirmed in public databases — structurally related to cetyl dimethicone (CAS 191044-49-2)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient (alkyl-modified silicone)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; falls under CIR dimethicone/silicone class review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: No standalone CIR or SCCS review. CPSR must use read-across from CIR dimethicone report with structural justification.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: No standalone CIR or SCCS review. CPSR must use read-across from CIR dimethicone report with structural justification. The EU classifies Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient (alkyl-modified silicone). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in public databases — structurally related to cetyl dimethicone (CAS 191044-49-2).

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Cetyl Cetyl 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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