Is Cetyloxy Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Cetyloxy Dimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyloxy Dimethicone
Cetyloxy Dimethicone (CAS Not widely published (alkyl-modified dimethicone)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published (alkyl-modified dimethicone)
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Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted; CIR has extensively reviewed dimethicone and alkyl-modified dimethicone derivatives as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyloxy Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetyloxy Dimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyloxy Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Cetyloxy Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyloxy Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Cetyloxy Dimethicone functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (alkyl-modified dimethicone).
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