Is Ethyl Polysilsesquioxane safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Polysilsesquioxane has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Polysilsesquioxane
INCI: ETHYL POLYSILSESQUIOXANE
Ethyl Polysilsesquioxane (CAS Not uniquely assigned (polysilsesquioxane family; related to CosIng listing)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (polysilsesquioxane family; related to CosIng listing)
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Function
Film forming, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel reviewed polysilsesquioxane class (2017)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Polysilsesquioxane.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Polysilsesquioxane.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Polysilsesquioxane allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Polysilsesquioxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Polysilsesquioxane do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Polysilsesquioxane functions as: Film forming, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (polysilsesquioxane family; related to CosIng listing).
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