Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone

INCI: GLYCERYL UNDECYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (silicone-organic hybrid)
Function
Film-forming agent; emulsifier; lubricant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FDA considers dimethicone-type ingredients safe skin protectants at low concentrations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

May be flagged for environmental microplastic concern per Beat the Microbead Orange List for some silicone polymers; liquid form may cause irritation to skin/eyes if used undiluted. Ensure D4/D5 cyclomethicone residuals comply with EU Annex II limits (โ‰ค0.1% w/w each).

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

May be flagged for environmental microplastic concern per Beat the Microbead Orange List for some silicone polymers; liquid form may cause irritation to skin/eyes if used undiluted. Ensure D4/D5 cyclomethicone residuals comply with EU Annex II limits (โ‰ค0.1% w/w each). The EU classifies Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone functions as: Film-forming agent; emulsifier; lubricant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (silicone-organic hybrid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Undecyl Dimethicone?

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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