Dimethiconol Beeswax

INCI: DIMETHICONOL BEESWAX

CAS Number
227200-35-3
Function
Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — reported in VCRP (15 formulations, 0.8–0.9%); no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Off-white waxy solid with melting range 28–76°C; both moieties independently CIR-reviewed with potential D4/D5 cyclic siloxane impurities in dimethiconol raw material (<1%).

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethiconol Beeswax safe in cosmetics?

Off-white waxy solid with melting range 28–76°C; both moieties independently CIR-reviewed with potential D4/D5 cyclic siloxane impurities in dimethiconol raw material (<1%). The EU classifies Dimethiconol Beeswax as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dimethiconol Beeswax allowed in the EU?

Dimethiconol Beeswax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethiconol Beeswax do in cosmetics?

Dimethiconol Beeswax functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 227200-35-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethiconol Beeswax?

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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