Cetyl Behenyl Dimethicone

INCI: CETYL BEHENYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; silicone-class ingredient, no restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited ingredient-specific data available; safety assessment based on silicone polymer read-across.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl Behenyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Limited ingredient-specific data available; safety assessment based on silicone polymer read-across. The EU classifies Cetyl Behenyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl Behenyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Cetyl Behenyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetyl Behenyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Cetyl Behenyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Behenyl Dimethicone?

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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