Is Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane safe in cosmetics?
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
INCI: BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (CAS Not publicly assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying agent, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emulsifying agent, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually CIR-reviewed; not found in VCRP data. Dimethyl Silane terminology indicates a non-polymerized silane backbone, structurally distinct from dimethicone copolyols.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,combination,normal,acne-prone", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Silicone alternative"}
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.20-0.30", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "dimethicone", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "8-25", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "75-92", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "4.0-9.0", "viscosity_building_contribution": "moderate", …
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane allowed in the EU?
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane do in cosmetics?
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane functions as: Emulsifying agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
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