Bis-Stearoxyethyl Dimethicone

INCI: BIS-STEAROXYETHYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No dedicated CIR monograph; covered under broader dimethicone class reviews (CIR 2003 โ€” dimethicone and related siloxanes found safe as used)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cyclomethicone impurity concern โ€” verify D4/D5/D6 levels in Certificate of Analysis.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-Stearoxyethyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Cyclomethicone impurity concern โ€” verify D4/D5/D6 levels in Certificate of Analysis. The EU classifies Bis-Stearoxyethyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bis-Stearoxyethyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Bis-Stearoxyethyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-Stearoxyethyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Stearoxyethyl 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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