Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No direct toxicology data; safety based entirely on dimethiconol read-across. Sal butter fatty acid composition: 41–47% stearic acid, 37–43% oleic acid. CIR has independently reviewed palmitic, stearic, and oleic acids as safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethiconol Sal Butterate safe in cosmetics?
No direct toxicology data; safety based entirely on dimethiconol read-across. Sal butter fatty acid composition: 41–47% stearic acid, 37–43% oleic acid. CIR has independently reviewed palmitic, stearic, and oleic acids as safe. The EU classifies Dimethiconol Sal Butterate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dimethiconol Sal Butterate allowed in the EU?
Dimethiconol Sal Butterate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethiconol Sal Butterate do in cosmetics?
Dimethiconol Sal Butterate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (reaction product of dimethiconol + fatty acids from *Shorea robusta* butter).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethiconol Sal Butterate?
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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