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.
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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.
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Function
Skin Conditioning (Emollient), Emulsifying Agent, W/Si Emulsifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
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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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "emulsion_stabilizer/texture_modifier", "polymer_type": "silicone_based", "chemical_backbone": "other", "crosslink_density": "medium", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": "transparent", "removabili…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer.
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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