Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No published ingredient-specific toxicology studies; safety assessment based on read-across from dimethicone family. Supplier Certificate of Analysis required confirming D4/D5 cyclomethicone content below 0.1%. Sunflower fatty acid ester moiety warrants allergen consideration in sensitive populations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone PG-Sunflowerseedate safe in cosmetics?
No published ingredient-specific toxicology studies; safety assessment based on read-across from dimethicone family. Supplier Certificate of Analysis required confirming D4/D5 cyclomethicone content below 0.1%. Sunflower fatty acid ester moiety warrants allergen consideration in sensitive populations. The EU classifies Dimethicone PG-Sunflowerseedate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dimethicone PG-Sunflowerseedate allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone PG-Sunflowerseedate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone PG-Sunflowerseedate do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone PG-Sunflowerseedate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient (silicone-ester hybrid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (polymer/ester).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethicone PG-Sunflowerseedate?
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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