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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PEG ethoxylation residuals; succinic acid itself is GRAS; minimal concern from ester hydrolysis products
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate safe in cosmetics?
PEG ethoxylation residuals; succinic acid itself is GRAS; minimal concern from ester hydrolysis products The EU classifies Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate functions as: Hair conditioning, emulsifier (succinic acid ester of PEG-8 dimethicone). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (polymeric).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate?
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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