C8-12 Alkyl Glucosidyl Hydroxycyclohexylethyl PEG-18/PPG-6 Dimethicone

INCI: C8-12 ALKYL GLUCOSIDYL HYDROXYCYCLOHEXYLETHYL PEG-18/PPG-6 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex hybrid emulsifier)
Function
Surfactant — emulsifying, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Presumed adequate based on component safety profiles

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No specific CIR monograph; PEG-containing — verify 1,4-dioxane residual levels (EU limit: 10 ppm in finished product) and ethylene oxide residuals.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C8-12 Alkyl Glucosidyl Hydroxycyclohexylethyl PEG-18/PPG-6 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

No specific CIR monograph; PEG-containing — verify 1,4-dioxane residual levels (EU limit: 10 ppm in finished product) and ethylene oxide residuals. The EU classifies C8-12 Alkyl Glucosidyl Hydroxycyclohexylethyl PEG-18/PPG-6 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C8-12 Alkyl Glucosidyl Hydroxycyclohexylethyl PEG-18/PPG-6 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

C8-12 Alkyl Glucosidyl Hydroxycyclohexylethyl PEG-18/PPG-6 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C8-12 Alkyl Glucosidyl Hydroxycyclohexylethyl PEG-18/PPG-6 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

C8-12 Alkyl Glucosidyl Hydroxycyclohexylethyl PEG-18/PPG-6 Dimethicone functions as: Surfactant — emulsifying, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex hybrid emulsifier).

What is the Margin of Safety for C8-12 Alkyl Glucosidyl Hydroxycyclohexylethyl PEG-18/PPG-6 Dimethicone?

not established 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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