Is Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
INCI: CETYL DIMETHICONE/BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer (CAS Not uniquely assigned (crosslinked silicone elastomer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning – emollient; viscosity controlling (silicone elastomer gel). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (crosslinked silicone elastomer)
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Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; viscosity controlling (silicone elastomer gel)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Covered under CIR dimethicone crosspolymer group – safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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