Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone

INCI: BIS-PEG-15 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (CosIng Ref No. 54712)
Function
Emulsifying agent, hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent, surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed under alkoxy polysiloxanes group (safe as used, 1982/2005 reaffirmation). VCRP: 2 leave-on products reported

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Monitor for 1,4-dioxane and residual ethylene oxide from ethoxylation process; levels should be controlled during manufacturing.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Monitor for 1,4-dioxane and residual ethylene oxide from ethoxylation process; levels should be controlled during manufacturing. The EU classifies Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone functions as: Emulsifying agent, hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (CosIng Ref No. 54712).

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether 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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