Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

INCI: CETYL DIMETHICONE/BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (crosslinked silicone elastomer)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; viscosity controlling (silicone elastomer gel)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Covered under CIR dimethicone crosspolymer group – safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Verify D4/D5 cyclomethicone residuals in elastomer gel per EU SVHC restrictions (D4 ≤0.1% w/w in wash-off; banned in leave-on at >0.1%)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Verify D4/D5 cyclomethicone residuals in elastomer gel per EU SVHC restrictions (D4 ≤0.1% w/w in wash-off; banned in leave-on at >0.1%) The EU classifies Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; viscosity controlling (silicone elastomer gel). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (crosslinked silicone elastomer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer?

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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