Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low toxicity profile consistent with dimethicone-family ingredients; CIR has reviewed dimethicone crosspolymers as safe as used. Silicone resin that provides film-forming and water-resistant properties; related to the broader dimethicone family
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethiconyl Silicate safe in cosmetics?
Low toxicity profile consistent with dimethicone-family ingredients; CIR has reviewed dimethicone crosspolymers as safe as used. Silicone resin that provides film-forming and water-resistant properties; related to the broader dimethicone family The EU classifies Dimethiconyl Silicate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dimethiconyl Silicate allowed in the EU?
Dimethiconyl Silicate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethiconyl Silicate do in cosmetics?
Dimethiconyl Silicate functions as: Film forming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling (typical for crosslinked silicone resins). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily confirmed in public databases - this is a silicone resin/crosspolymer type ingredient.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethiconyl Silicate?
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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