Is Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
INCI: DIMETHICONE/PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Emulsifying Agent, W/Si Emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Emulsifying Agent, W/Si Emulsifier
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2014: all 62 dimethicone crosspolymer ingredients safe as used.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer functions as: Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Emulsifying Agent, W/Si Emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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