Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Dimethiconylsilicate

INCI: DIMETHICONYLSILICATE

CAS Number
Not identified in available databases
Function
Film former, resin
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not found in FDA VCRP - regulatory status unconfirmed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

INCI name does not appear in CIR, CosIng, or standard INCI dictionaries. May be deprecated, misspelled, or proprietary. If intended as Trimethylsiloxysilicate or Dimethiconol Crosspolymer (CAS 68440-70-0), that ingredient is CIR-reviewed as safe. Clarification required before use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethiconylsilicate safe in cosmetics?

INCI name does not appear in CIR, CosIng, or standard INCI dictionaries. May be deprecated, misspelled, or proprietary. If intended as Trimethylsiloxysilicate or Dimethiconol Crosspolymer (CAS 68440-70-0), that ingredient is CIR-reviewed as safe. Clarification required before use. The EU classifies Dimethiconylsilicate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dimethiconylsilicate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dimethiconylsilicate do in cosmetics?

Dimethiconylsilicate functions as: Film former, resin. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not identified in available databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethiconylsilicate?

adequate 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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