Dimethiconol Candelillate

INCI: DIMETHICONOL CANDELILLATE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no VCRP or Council use reported; no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Theoretical ingredient with no reported cosmetic use; both component moieties have been independently CIR-reviewed.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethiconol Candelillate safe in cosmetics?

Theoretical ingredient with no reported cosmetic use; both component moieties have been independently CIR-reviewed. The EU classifies Dimethiconol Candelillate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethiconol Candelillate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dimethiconol Candelillate do in cosmetics?

Dimethiconol Candelillate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — occlusive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethiconol Candelillate?

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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