Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate
INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE BEHENATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Silicone-based emollient with potential trace D4/D5 cyclomethicone impurities; EU restricts D4 at ≥0.1% in wash-off and D5 at ≥0.1% in leave-on products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Silicone-based emollient with potential trace D4/D5 cyclomethicone impurities; EU restricts D4 at ≥0.1% in wash-off and D5 at ≥0.1% in leave-on products. The EU classifies Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate allowed in the EU?
Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate do in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient, film forming, lubricant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (silicone ester; trade name PECOSIL® DB).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate?
not established 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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