Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS H315 (skin irritation) in 96.6% of classifications; GHS H319 (eye irritation) in 65.3%; methanol release on hydrolysis; CIR read-across from C8 silane may not fully extrapolate to C16
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Trimethoxysilane safe in cosmetics?
GHS H315 (skin irritation) in 96.6% of classifications; GHS H319 (eye irritation) in 65.3%; methanol release on hydrolysis; CIR read-across from C8 silane may not fully extrapolate to C16 The EU classifies Cetyl Trimethoxysilane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cetyl Trimethoxysilane allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Trimethoxysilane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Trimethoxysilane do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Trimethoxysilane functions as: Surface modifier, Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16415-12-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Trimethoxysilane?
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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