Is Glyceryl Dimethylsiloxanes safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Dimethylsiloxanes has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Dimethylsiloxanes
INCI: GLYCERYL DIMETHYLSILOXANES
Glyceryl Dimethylsiloxanes (CAS Not definitively assigned (class descriptor; related siloxanes have various CAS numbers)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, emollient (silicone-glyceryl hybrid). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max <0.1% w/w. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not definitively assigned (class descriptor; related siloxanes have various CAS numbers)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient (silicone-glyceryl hybrid)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
<0.1% w/w
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR has reviewed cyclic/linear siloxanes and found them safe in cosmetics; specific glyceryl dimethylsiloxane not individually reviewed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Dimethylsiloxanes.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glyceryl Dimethylsiloxanes — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Dimethylsiloxanes allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Dimethylsiloxanes EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: <0.1% w/w. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Dimethylsiloxanes do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Dimethylsiloxanes functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient (silicone-glyceryl hybrid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned (class descriptor; related siloxanes have various CAS numbers).
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