Is Hydroxyethyl Methicone safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Methicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydroxyethyl Methicone
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL METHICONE
Hydroxyethyl Methicone (CAS 85463-11-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; silicone class broadly concluded safe by CIR; used as a functional emollient in skin and hair care
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxyethyl Methicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxyethyl Methicone.
Regulatory Flags
silicone
emollient
skin-conditioning
hair-conditioning
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethyl Methicone allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethyl Methicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethyl Methicone do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Methicone functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85463-11-2.
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