Cetrimonium Carboxydecyl PEG-8 Dimethicone

INCI: CETRIMONIUM CARBOXYDECYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not assigned in CosIng (polymeric silicone derivative)
Function
Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cationic quaternary ammonium component; ensure concentration stays within typical emulsifier range (0.5โ€“5%). PEG component: 1,4-dioxane residual testing recommended per standard protocol. No individual SCCS opinion available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetrimonium Carboxydecyl PEG-8 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Cationic quaternary ammonium component; ensure concentration stays within typical emulsifier range (0.5โ€“5%). PEG component: 1,4-dioxane residual testing recommended per standard protocol. No individual SCCS opinion available. The EU classifies Cetrimonium Carboxydecyl PEG-8 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetrimonium Carboxydecyl PEG-8 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Cetrimonium Carboxydecyl PEG-8 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetrimonium Carboxydecyl PEG-8 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Cetrimonium Carboxydecyl PEG-8 Dimethicone functions as: Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng (polymeric silicone derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetrimonium Carboxydecyl PEG-8 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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