Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane
INCI: EPOXYCYCLOHEXYLETHYL POLYSILSESQUIOXANE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual free epoxycyclohexyl monomer content must be controlled and tested; silicone polymers are generally well-tolerated but free monomer is a sensitization/mutagenicity risk; limited published CIR/SCCS safety assessment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane safe in cosmetics?
Residual free epoxycyclohexyl monomer content must be controlled and tested; silicone polymers are generally well-tolerated but free monomer is a sensitization/mutagenicity risk; limited published CIR/SCCS safety assessment. The EU classifies Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane allowed in the EU?
Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane do in cosmetics?
Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane functions as: Film forming / surface modifier (silicone resin hybrid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned in INCI (related silicone CAS 102782-98-9 is for epoxycyclohexylethyl-terminated PDMS, which is a different polymer) [^1_6].
What is the Margin of Safety for Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane?
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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