Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Inhalation concern only when used in airbrush-device formulations; CIR found insufficient data for safety determination for airbrush use specifically. No concerns for standard leave-on or rinse-off applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Methicone safe in cosmetics?
Inhalation concern only when used in airbrush-device formulations; CIR found insufficient data for safety determination for airbrush use specifically. No concerns for standard leave-on or rinse-off applications. The EU classifies Ethyl Methicone as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Ethyl Methicone allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Methicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Methicone do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Methicone functions as: Skin/hair conditioning, antifoaming, emollient; developed as a D4/D5 cyclomethicone replacement. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 62037-80-7 (linear ethyl-substituted methicone polymer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Methicone?
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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