Bis-Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone

INCI: BIS-VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
68951-96-2
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), Hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed phenyl-substituted methicones (2022) โ€” safe as used; related diphenyl dimethicone oral LD50 >65,500 mg/kg in rats

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns. Commonly used as a crosslinker precursor; ensure residual monomer control in final crosspolymer products.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns. Commonly used as a crosslinker precursor; ensure residual monomer control in final crosspolymer products. The EU classifies Bis-Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bis-Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Bis-Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Bis-Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), Hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68951-96-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Vinyl Diphenyl 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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