Is Cetyl Dimethicone PEG-7 Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Dimethicone PEG-7 Acetate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Dimethicone PEG-7 Acetate
INCI: CETYL DIMETHICONE PEG-7 ACETATE
Cetyl Dimethicone PEG-7 Acetate (CAS Not uniquely assigned (silicone copolymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilising agent; silicone-PEG emulsifier/surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion stabilising agent; silicone-PEG emulsifier/surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Covered under CIR's alkoxy polysiloxanes review – safe as used
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Dimethicone PEG-7 Acetate allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Dimethicone PEG-7 Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Dimethicone PEG-7 Acetate do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Dimethicone PEG-7 Acetate functions as: Emulsion stabilising agent; silicone-PEG emulsifier/surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (silicone copolymer).
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