Hexyl Methicone

INCI: HEXYL METHICONE

CAS Number
1873-90-1
Function
Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent (silicone polymer with C6 alkyl chains)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no restrictions; not listed in 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns; standard silicone polymer safety profile.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyl Methicone safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns; standard silicone polymer safety profile. The EU classifies Hexyl Methicone as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hexyl Methicone allowed in the EU?

Hexyl Methicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hexyl Methicone do in cosmetics?

Hexyl Methicone functions as: Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent (silicone polymer with C6 alkyl chains). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1873-90-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl 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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