Dimethicone/PEG-15 Crosspolymer

INCI: DIMETHICONE/PEG-15 CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient, film forming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — included in CIR 2012 crosspolymer assessment: concluded safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Zero reported use data at time of CIR assessment — ingredient was listed and declared safe but had no market presence. PEG component requires 1,4-dioxane/ethylene oxide residual monitoring. If formulating with this ingredient, provide use concentration data to the CPSR assessor.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethicone/PEG-15 Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Zero reported use data at time of CIR assessment — ingredient was listed and declared safe but had no market presence. PEG component requires 1,4-dioxane/ethylene oxide residual monitoring. If formulating with this ingredient, provide use concentration data to the CPSR assessor. The EU classifies Dimethicone/PEG-15 Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethicone/PEG-15 Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Dimethicone/PEG-15 Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethicone/PEG-15 Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Dimethicone/PEG-15 Crosspolymer functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethicone/PEG-15 Crosspolymer?

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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