Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
INCI: CETYL DIMETHICONE/BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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%)
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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