Is Dimethicone PG-Diethylmonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Dimethicone PG-Diethylmonium Chloride has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dimethicone PG-Diethylmonium Chloride
INCI: DIMETHICONE PG-DIETHYLMONIUM CHLORIDE
Dimethicone PG-Diethylmonium Chloride (CAS Not uniquely assigned (polymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning agent, antistatic agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning agent, antistatic agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; CIR-reviewed (safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dimethicone PG-Diethylmonium Chloride.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dimethicone PG-Diethylmonium Chloride — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone PG-Diethylmonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone PG-Diethylmonium Chloride EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone PG-Diethylmonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone PG-Diethylmonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning agent, antistatic agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (polymer).
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