Is Dimethicone Copolyol safe in cosmetics?
Dimethicone Copolyol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Emulsifier
Dimethicone Copolyol
INCI: DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL
Dimethicone Copolyol (CAS 64365-23-7) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as Emulsifier; conditioning agent; W/Si and Si/W emulsion stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier; conditioning agent; W/Si and Si/W emulsion stabilizer
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA regulation under MoCRA does not restrict this ingredient specifically. CIR assessed dimethicone-based ingredients as safe.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dimethicone Copolyol.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dimethicone Copolyol — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
ethoxylated
silicone
peg-modified
not-cosmos-approved
1,4-dioxane-risk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone Copolyol allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone Copolyol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone Copolyol do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone Copolyol functions as: Emulsifier; conditioning agent; W/Si and Si/W emulsion stabilizer. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 64365-23-7.
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