Diphenyl Amodimethicone

INCI: DIPHENYL AMODIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not assigned as single CAS (polymeric)
Function
Hair conditioning agent, hair fixing agent, film former
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR assessed broader amodimethicone/silicone class as safe

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Residual monomer control required for cyclics and low-MW siloxanes; standard silicone polymer considerations apply.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diphenyl Amodimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Residual monomer control required for cyclics and low-MW siloxanes; standard silicone polymer considerations apply. The EU classifies Diphenyl Amodimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Diphenyl Amodimethicone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Diphenyl Amodimethicone do in cosmetics?

Diphenyl Amodimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning agent, hair fixing agent, film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as single CAS (polymeric).

What is the Margin of Safety for Diphenyl Amodimethicone?

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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