Hexyl/Succinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

INCI: HEXYL/SUCCINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (dimethicone crosspolymer class)
Function
Film-forming agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not listed in 21 CFR 700 (prohibited) or 21 CFR 250 (restricted); CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Monitor residual monomers (cyclotetrasiloxane D4/D5) per SVHC regulations; EU REACH restricts D4/D5 โ‰ฅ0.1% in wash-off products

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyl/Succinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Monitor residual monomers (cyclotetrasiloxane D4/D5) per SVHC regulations; EU REACH restricts D4/D5 โ‰ฅ0.1% in wash-off products The EU classifies Hexyl/Succinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hexyl/Succinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexyl/Succinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Hexyl/Succinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Film-forming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (dimethicone crosspolymer class).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl/Succinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?

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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