Bis-Hexacosyl Dimethicone

INCI: BIS-HEXACOSYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), film forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; covered by CIR's 2003 safety assessment of dimethicone, methicone, and substituted-methicone polymers โ€” concluded safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

May contain cyclic siloxane oligomer impurities (D4/D5/D6) that are SVHC-listed in EU; purity specifications recommended.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-Hexacosyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

May contain cyclic siloxane oligomer impurities (D4/D5/D6) that are SVHC-listed in EU; purity specifications recommended. The EU classifies Bis-Hexacosyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Bis-Hexacosyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Bis-Hexacosyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-Hexacosyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Hexacosyl Dimethicone?

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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