Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PEG component may contain trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from PEG manufacture; monitor accordingly. Limited direct toxicity data; safety supported primarily by read-across from dimethicone/PEG-10/15 crosspolymer. Typical use concentration: 0.5% in foundations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
PEG component may contain trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from PEG manufacture; monitor accordingly. Limited direct toxicity data; safety supported primarily by read-across from dimethicone/PEG-10/15 crosspolymer. Typical use concentration: 0.5% in foundations. The EU classifies Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer functions as: Skin conditioning agent; emollient and emulsion stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymeric; no unique CAS).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer?
adequate 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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