Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-Dioxane and residual ethylene oxide from ethoxylation may be present as contaminants due to higher PEG-20 chain requiring more ethoxylation cycles; CIR noted need for individual ingredient-specific toxicity data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-PEG-20 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
1,4-Dioxane and residual ethylene oxide from ethoxylation may be present as contaminants due to higher PEG-20 chain requiring more ethoxylation cycles; CIR noted need for individual ingredient-specific toxicity data. The EU classifies Bis-PEG-20 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Bis-PEG-20 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Bis-PEG-20 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-PEG-20 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Bis-PEG-20 Dimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent – miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned as individual CAS; may fall under generic 68937-54-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-PEG-20 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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