Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone

INCI: BIS-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (generic polymer class CAS 68937-54-2 applies to dimethylsiloxane–ethylene oxide block copolymers)
Function
Nonionic surfactant, emulsifying agent, sensorial modifier, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Final Report 12/2014 — Safe in the present practices of use and concentration (Alkoxy Polysiloxanes group assessment)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Manufactured with excess allyl alcohol ethoxylate (up to 30% by weight) — verify impurity specification from supplier; potential 1,4-dioxane trace from PEG ethoxylation

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Manufactured with excess allyl alcohol ethoxylate (up to 30% by weight) — verify impurity specification from supplier; potential 1,4-dioxane trace from PEG ethoxylation The EU classifies Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone functions as: Nonionic surfactant, emulsifying agent, sensorial modifier, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (generic polymer class CAS 68937-54-2 applies to dimethylsiloxane–ethylene oxide block copolymers).

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone?

adequate 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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