Diphenylisopropyl Dimethicone

INCI: DIPHENYLISOPROPYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not publicly listed (related: Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, CosIng Ref 59283)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (emollient, film former)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” falls within the CIR phenyl-substituted methicones group review, which concluded safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR noted insufficient data for safety in products that may be incidentally inhaled (sprays/aerosols); residual cyclics (D4, D5) should be controlled per SCCS guidance

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diphenylisopropyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

CIR noted insufficient data for safety in products that may be incidentally inhaled (sprays/aerosols); residual cyclics (D4, D5) should be controlled per SCCS guidance The EU classifies Diphenylisopropyl Dimethicone as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Diphenylisopropyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Diphenylisopropyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diphenylisopropyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Diphenylisopropyl Dimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (emollient, film former). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed (related: Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, CosIng Ref 59283).

What is the Margin of Safety for Diphenylisopropyl Dimethicone?

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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