Good Emulsifier

Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone

INCI: BIS-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
151662-01-0
Function
Silicone-based O/W emulsifier, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used (2014, 111-ingredient polyoxyalkylene siloxane group).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Safe as used per CIR 2014 group assessment of polyoxyalkylene siloxanes; supported by read-across from structural analogs despite limited individual data.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Safe as used per CIR 2014 group assessment of polyoxyalkylene siloxanes; supported by read-across from structural analogs despite limited individual data. The EU classifies Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone functions as: Silicone-based O/W emulsifier, skin conditioning. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 151662-01-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 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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