Is Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone
INCI: BIS-METHOXY PEG-15/PPG-4 DIMETHICONE
Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone (CAS Not publicly assigned (polymeric silicone copolymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying (silicone-PEG copolymer family). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (polymeric silicone copolymer)
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying (silicone-PEG copolymer family)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed the broader dimethicone/methicone/substituted-methicone polymer group (2022 amended report); concluded safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Bis-Methoxy PEG-15/PPG-4 Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying (silicone-PEG copolymer family). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (polymeric silicone copolymer).
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