Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate ⚠️

INCI: DIMETHICONE PEG-8 PHTHALATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned
Function
Film forming, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR ban; however, some US states (CA Prop 65) list certain phthalates as reproductive toxicants; confirm the specific phthalate moiety

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phthalate moiety requires documented evidence that free phthalic acid and phthalate esters remain below detection limits. Not suitable for phthalate-free claims. Potential marketing and regulatory liability; COSMOS/ECOCERT certification highly unlikely for phthalate-containing ingredients.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate ⚠️ safe in cosmetics?

Phthalate moiety requires documented evidence that free phthalic acid and phthalate esters remain below detection limits. Not suitable for phthalate-free claims. Potential marketing and regulatory liability; COSMOS/ECOCERT certification highly unlikely for phthalate-containing ingredients. The EU classifies Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate ⚠️ as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate ⚠️ allowed in the EU?

Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate ⚠️ EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate ⚠️ do in cosmetics?

Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate ⚠️ functions as: Film forming, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate ⚠️?

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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