Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Borageate safe in cosmetics?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Borageate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dimethicone PEG-8 Borageate
INCI: DIMETHICONE PEG-8 BORAGEATE
Dimethicone PEG-8 Borageate (CAS Not assigned (polymeric)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning (borage oil-derived fatty acid ester). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning (borage oil-derived fatty acid ester)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dimethicone PEG-8 Borageate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dimethicone PEG-8 Borageate.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Borageate allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Borageate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone PEG-8 Borageate do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Borageate functions as: Emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning (borage oil-derived fatty acid ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric).
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