Is Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer
Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer (CAS Not individually assigned (complex copolymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former; Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film former; Softener and conditioner
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not listed in 21 CFR 700.11–700.35 (prohibited) or 21 CFR 250 (restricted); not directly CIR-reviewed in the crosspolymer report
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone/Mercaptopropyl Methicone Copolymer functions as: Film former; Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (complex copolymer).
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