Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Bee-derived ingredient with potential vegan/cruelty-free claim conflicts; propolis trace contamination risk may trigger contact dermatitis in bee-allergic individuals; residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane may be present.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Beeswax safe in cosmetics?
Bee-derived ingredient with potential vegan/cruelty-free claim conflicts; propolis trace contamination risk may trigger contact dermatitis in bee-allergic individuals; residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane may be present. The EU classifies Dimethicone PEG-8 Beeswax as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Beeswax allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Beeswax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone PEG-8 Beeswax do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Beeswax functions as: Emollient, emulsifying, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant-cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric; CosIng REF 55770).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethicone PEG-8 Beeswax?
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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