Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Minimal risk; phenyl-modified silicone with excellent safety profile. Ensure D4/D5/D6 cyclomethicone residuals are within EU Annex III limits (0.1% w/w each for rinse-off) if sourced from standard silicone manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bisphenylhexamethicone safe in cosmetics?
Minimal risk; phenyl-modified silicone with excellent safety profile. Ensure D4/D5/D6 cyclomethicone residuals are within EU Annex III limits (0.1% w/w each for rinse-off) if sourced from standard silicone manufacturing. The EU classifies Bisphenylhexamethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Bisphenylhexamethicone allowed in the EU?
Bisphenylhexamethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bisphenylhexamethicone do in cosmetics?
Bisphenylhexamethicone functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient (phenyl-modified silicone). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned in public databases (polymeric silicone).
What is the Margin of Safety for Bisphenylhexamethicone?
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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