Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
INCI: DIMETHICONE/PHENYL VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Shows moderate irritation potential in rabbit dermal testing but not predicted to be an ocular irritant. Non-mutagenic (Ames negative). Residual platinum catalyst possible; product mixtures reported <20 ppm heavy metals and <2 ppm arsenic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Shows moderate irritation potential in rabbit dermal testing but not predicted to be an ocular irritant. Non-mutagenic (Ames negative). Residual platinum catalyst possible; product mixtures reported <20 ppm heavy metals and <2 ppm arsenic. The EU classifies Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Skin conditioning agent; emollient and slip modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone 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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