Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate
INCI: DISODIUM CARBOXYETHYL SILICONATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Significant data gap: no comprehensive toxicological review by CIR, SCCS, or equivalent body; not included in the CIR silicate safety assessment (that assessment covers solid inorganic oxides only); supplier full tox dossier required for CPSR; alkaline pH in concentrated form may require neutralization verification
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate safe in cosmetics?
Significant data gap: no comprehensive toxicological review by CIR, SCCS, or equivalent body; not included in the CIR silicate safety assessment (that assessment covers solid inorganic oxides only); supplier full tox dossier required for CPSR; alkaline pH in concentrated form may require neutralization verification The EU classifies Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate allowed in the EU?
Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate do in cosmetics?
Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate functions as: Hair/skin conditioning agent (silicone-based; water-soluble organosilicone). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 18191-40-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate?
not established 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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