Dimethiconylpropyl PG-Methyldiethonium Chloride
INCI: DIMETHICONYLPROPYL PG-METHYLDIETHONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not found in CIR safety assessments, CosIng, or FDA VCRP databases reviewed. The diethonium chloride moiety indicates a bis-quaternary ammonium structure. Quaternary silicones as a class can be irritating to mucous membranes at concentrations above approximately 2%. Full toxicological dossier required including HRIPT, eye irritation, and ecotoxicity data before formulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethiconylpropyl PG-Methyldiethonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Not found in CIR safety assessments, CosIng, or FDA VCRP databases reviewed. The diethonium chloride moiety indicates a bis-quaternary ammonium structure. Quaternary silicones as a class can be irritating to mucous membranes at concentrations above approximately 2%. Full toxicological dossier required including HRIPT, eye irritation, and ecotoxicity data before formulation. The EU classifies Dimethiconylpropyl PG-Methyldiethonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dimethiconylpropyl PG-Methyldiethonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dimethiconylpropyl PG-Methyldiethonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethiconylpropyl PG-Methyldiethonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dimethiconylpropyl PG-Methyldiethonium Chloride functions as: Likely hair/skin conditioning agent — cationic silicone quaternary compound (based on naming convention). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not identified in available databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethiconylpropyl PG-Methyldiethonium Chloride?
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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