Cocamidopropyltrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate

INCI: COCAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-8 SUCCINATE

CAS Number
521913-22-4
Function
Hair conditioning agent (silicone-quaternary hybrid polymer); conditioning and film-forming agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted; no specific restrictions; no standalone monograph

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient requiring monitoring for 1,4-dioxane (< 10 ppm) and ethylene oxide residuals (< 1 ppm); not permitted in certified natural/organic cosmetics (COSMOS/ECOCERT); CPSR assessor will require impurity specifications.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocamidopropyltrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated ingredient requiring monitoring for 1,4-dioxane (< 10 ppm) and ethylene oxide residuals (< 1 ppm); not permitted in certified natural/organic cosmetics (COSMOS/ECOCERT); CPSR assessor will require impurity specifications. The EU classifies Cocamidopropyltrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cocamidopropyltrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cocamidopropyltrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate do in cosmetics?

Cocamidopropyltrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate functions as: Hair conditioning agent (silicone-quaternary hybrid polymer); conditioning and film-forming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 521913-22-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamidopropyltrimonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate?

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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