Dimethicone PEG-7 Succinate

INCI: DIMETHICONE PEG-7 SUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric; CosIng REF 55764)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant–emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; covered under general cosmetic safety (FD&C Act §601–602)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane from PEG synthesis must be controlled; no individual toxicity data available.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethicone PEG-7 Succinate safe in cosmetics?

Residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane from PEG synthesis must be controlled; no individual toxicity data available. The EU classifies Dimethicone PEG-7 Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethicone PEG-7 Succinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dimethicone PEG-7 Succinate do in cosmetics?

Dimethicone PEG-7 Succinate functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant–emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric; CosIng REF 55764).

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

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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