Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low use concentration (0.07%). Cysteine thiol group could theoretically react under extreme pH but irrelevant at cosmetic use levels. CIR 2017 concluded safe in the present practices of use and concentration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethiconol Cysteine safe in cosmetics?
Low use concentration (0.07%). Cysteine thiol group could theoretically react under extreme pH but irrelevant at cosmetic use levels. CIR 2017 concluded safe in the present practices of use and concentration. The EU classifies Dimethiconol Cysteine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dimethiconol Cysteine allowed in the EU?
Dimethiconol Cysteine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethiconol Cysteine do in cosmetics?
Dimethiconol Cysteine functions as: Hair-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 10.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethiconol Cysteine?
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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