Is Ethyl Methicone safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Methicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Methicone
INCI: ETHYL METHICONE
Ethyl Methicone (CAS 62037-80-7 (linear ethyl-substituted methicone polymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin/hair conditioning, antifoaming, emollient; developed as a D4/D5. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
62037-80-7 (linear ethyl-substituted methicone polymer)
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Function
Skin/hair conditioning, antifoaming, emollient; developed as a D4/D5 cyclomethicone replacement
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded methicone polymers are safe as used in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Methicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Methicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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