Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone

INCI: HYDROXYPROPYLCOCOATE PEG-8 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not widely assigned (complex copolymer)
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (cleansing)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; dimethicone family CIR-reviewed safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane trace contamination possible from PEG ethoxylation process โ€” verify residual levels per NY DEC limits (< 2 ppm product, < 10 ppm raw) and CA Prop 65. Request CoA from supplier with 1,4-dioxane testing. Good skin tolerance noted for PEG-silicone hybrids.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane trace contamination possible from PEG ethoxylation process โ€” verify residual levels per NY DEC limits (< 2 ppm product, < 10 ppm raw) and CA Prop 65. Request CoA from supplier with 1,4-dioxane testing. Good skin tolerance noted for PEG-silicone hybrids. The EU classifies Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned (complex copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone?

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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