Dimethicone PEG-7 Octyldodecyl Citrate

INCI: DIMETHICONE PEG-7 OCTYLDODECYL CITRATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Skin-conditioning agent; emollient; emulsifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no restrictions under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Least-characterized ingredient in this set; citrate moiety is safe but octyldodecyl chain adds lipophilicity; no ingredient-specific safety data identified; requires supplier Certificate of Analysis and may need specific testing for CPSR completion

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethicone PEG-7 Octyldodecyl Citrate safe in cosmetics?

Least-characterized ingredient in this set; citrate moiety is safe but octyldodecyl chain adds lipophilicity; no ingredient-specific safety data identified; requires supplier Certificate of Analysis and may need specific testing for CPSR completion The EU classifies Dimethicone PEG-7 Octyldodecyl Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dimethicone PEG-7 Octyldodecyl Citrate allowed in the EU?

Dimethicone PEG-7 Octyldodecyl Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethicone PEG-7 Octyldodecyl Citrate do in cosmetics?

Dimethicone PEG-7 Octyldodecyl Citrate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent; emollient; emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethicone PEG-7 Octyldodecyl Citrate?

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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