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Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

INCI: DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex crosslinked copolymer)
Function
Film former, skin conditioning, texture modifier
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — covered under CIR dimethicone crosspolymer safety assessment (safe as used)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Silsesquioxane cage structures add rigidity; ensure D4/D5/D6 cyclosiloxane residuals comply with EU limits (Annex II, 0.1% w/w for D4).

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Silsesquioxane cage structures add rigidity; ensure D4/D5/D6 cyclosiloxane residuals comply with EU limits (Annex II, 0.1% w/w for D4). The EU classifies Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer functions as: Film former, skin conditioning, texture modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex crosslinked copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer?

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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