Dimethicone PEG-10 Phosphate

INCI: DIMETHICONE PEG-10 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymeric mixture)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR; dimethicone is an approved OTC skin protectant at 1–30%

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Phosphate ester moiety is generally well-tolerated; PEG component carries residual 1,4-dioxane risk (must be controlled to <10 ppm); limited ingredient-specific toxicological data available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethicone PEG-10 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

Phosphate ester moiety is generally well-tolerated; PEG component carries residual 1,4-dioxane risk (must be controlled to <10 ppm); limited ingredient-specific toxicological data available. The EU classifies Dimethicone PEG-10 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethicone PEG-10 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Dimethicone PEG-10 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethicone PEG-10 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Dimethicone PEG-10 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymeric mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethicone PEG-10 Phosphate?

adequate 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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