Is Diphenyldimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Diphenyldimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Diphenyldimethicone
Also known as: Diphenyl dimethicone (170 cst)
INCI: DIPHENYLDIMETHICONE
Diphenyldimethicone (CAS 68083-14-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions; CIR-assessed as part of phenyl-substituted methicone group
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diphenyldimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diphenyldimethicone.
Regulatory Flags
silicone
emollient
hair-care
CIR-assessed
Known Synonyms
Diphenyl dimethicone (170 cst)
Chemical Function
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diphenyldimethicone allowed in the EU?
Diphenyldimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diphenyldimethicone do in cosmetics?
Diphenyldimethicone functions as: Emollient, Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68083-14-7.
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