Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone
INCI: CETYL PEG/PPG-15/15 BUTYL ETHER DIMETHICONE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PEG/PPG-containing — 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual testing mandatory. Higher PEG number (15) increases testing priority. Butyl ether component requires impurity profiling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
PEG/PPG-containing — 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual testing mandatory. Higher PEG number (15) increases testing priority. Butyl ether component requires impurity profiling. The EU classifies Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone functions as: Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (complex polymer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone?
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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