Is Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone
INCI: BIS-CETYL CETYL DIMETHICONE
Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone (CAS Not confirmed in public databases — structurally related to cetyl dimethicone (CAS 191044-49-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, emollient (alkyl-modified silicone). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not confirmed in public databases — structurally related to cetyl dimethicone (CAS 191044-49-2)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient (alkyl-modified silicone)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; falls under CIR dimethicone/silicone class review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Bis-Cetyl Cetyl Dimethicone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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