Is Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
INCI: BIS-VINYL DIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER
Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer (CAS 68083-18-1 (vinyl-terminated dimethicone copolymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Skin conditioning (emollient). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
68083-18-1 (vinyl-terminated dimethicone copolymer)
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Function
Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Skin conditioning (emollient)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR (2014) reviewed 62 dimethicone crosspolymer ingredients including vinyl-dimethicone types — concluded safe in practices of use and concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "film_former/texture_modifier", "polymer_type": "silicone_based", "chemical_backbone": "other", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "10000-100000", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": "transparent", "remo…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer functions as: Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Skin conditioning (emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68083-18-1 (vinyl-terminated dimethicone copolymer).
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