Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone

INCI: CETYL HEXACOSYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (alkyl-modified silicone)
Function
Skin Conditioning – Emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; dimethicone derivatives generally recognized as safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Alkyl-modified silicone emollient with adequate margin of safety, negligible absorption, and no sensitization concern; generally recognized as safe in cosmetic formulations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Alkyl-modified silicone emollient with adequate margin of safety, negligible absorption, and no sensitization concern; generally recognized as safe in cosmetic formulations. The EU classifies Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin Conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (alkyl-modified silicone).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Hexacosyl 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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