Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Bis-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone

INCI: BIS-LAURYL/PEG-8 LAURYL PEG-8 METHICONE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (CosIng Ref No. 27405)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (emollient)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually reviewed by CIR. CIR assessed the broader Alkoxy Polysiloxanes family (2013) and Dimethicone, Methicone, and Substituted-Methicone Polymers (2022) — safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PEG component: potential traces of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide from ethoxylation; requires purification testing per standard PEG guidelines

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone safe in cosmetics?

PEG component: potential traces of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide from ethoxylation; requires purification testing per standard PEG guidelines The EU classifies Bis-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bis-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone allowed in the EU?

Bis-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bis-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (CosIng Ref No. 27405).

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone?

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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