Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone

INCI: BIS-PEG-4 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned as individual CAS; may fall under generic 68937-54-2
Function
Hair conditioning agent, plasticizer, skin conditioning agent – emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed under alkoxy polysiloxanes group (safe as used, 1982/2005). VCRP: 4 rinse-off 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

Lower risk of 1,4-dioxane contamination with shorter PEG chain; CIR identified need for ingredient-specific studies.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Lower risk of 1,4-dioxane contamination with shorter PEG chain; CIR identified need for ingredient-specific studies. The EU classifies Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning agent, plasticizer, skin conditioning agent – emollient. 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-4 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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