Cetrimonium Dimethicone PEG-7 Phthalate

INCI: CETRIMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-7 PHTHALATE

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

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted. FDA monitors phthalates in cosmetics; this is a polymeric ester, not a free phthalate plasticizer.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Polymeric phthalate ester with conditioning properties. Consumer concerns likely due to phthalate nomenclature despite non-restricted status. CPSR assessment should confirm no free phthalic acid ester leaching and require migration testing and 1,4-dioxane residual testing for PEG component.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetrimonium Dimethicone PEG-7 Phthalate safe in cosmetics?

Polymeric phthalate ester with conditioning properties. Consumer concerns likely due to phthalate nomenclature despite non-restricted status. CPSR assessment should confirm no free phthalic acid ester leaching and require migration testing and 1,4-dioxane residual testing for PEG component. The EU classifies Cetrimonium Dimethicone PEG-7 Phthalate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetrimonium Dimethicone PEG-7 Phthalate allowed in the EU?

Cetrimonium Dimethicone PEG-7 Phthalate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetrimonium Dimethicone PEG-7 Phthalate do in cosmetics?

Cetrimonium Dimethicone PEG-7 Phthalate functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning (Emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng (polymeric).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetrimonium Dimethicone PEG-7 Phthalate?

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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