Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate
INCI: DIMETHICONE PEG-8 LAURATE
Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate (CAS Not uniquely assigned (polymeric; related parent PEG-8 Dimethicone = 68937-54-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (polymeric; related parent PEG-8 Dimethicone = 68937-54-2)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, emulsifier
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; parent dimethicone listed as skin protectant OTC active at 1–30% (21 CFR §347.10)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (polymeric; related parent PEG-8 Dimethicone = 68937-54-2).
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