Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer
INCI: DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE/PHENYLSILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No unique concerns beyond the general silicone crosspolymer class; CIR assessed the broader family as safe.. The phenylsilsesquioxane moiety increases refractive index, giving formulations a light-diffusing, soft-focus finish - distinct from the standard divinyldimethicone/dimethicone crosspolymer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
No unique concerns beyond the general silicone crosspolymer class; CIR assessed the broader family as safe.. The phenylsilsesquioxane moiety increases refractive index, giving formulations a light-diffusing, soft-focus finish - distinct from the standard divinyldimethicone/dimethicone crosspolymer. The EU classifies Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer functions as: Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, film forming. The phenylsilsesquioxane component adds refractive-index-matching properties for optical effects (soft focus, blur).. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not a single CAS (complex crosspolymer mixture)..
What is the Margin of Safety for Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone/Phenylsilsesquioxane Crosspolymer?
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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