Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate

INCI: CETYL TRIETHYLMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-8 PHTHALATE

CAS Number
Not well-established in public databases
Function
Hair conditioning agent; phthalate analogue
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; limited use data available

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Phthalate moiety raises endocrine disruption concerns; potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide contamination from PEG ethoxylation; limited standalone safety data available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate safe in cosmetics?

Phthalate moiety raises endocrine disruption concerns; potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide contamination from PEG ethoxylation; limited standalone safety data available. The EU classifies Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate allowed in the EU?

Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate do in cosmetics?

Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate functions as: Hair conditioning agent; phthalate analogue. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not well-established in public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate?

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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