Is Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
INCI: CETEARYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (CAS 243137-50-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; CIR concluded safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Film former
Viscosity modifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 243137-50-0.
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