Is Lauryl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Lauryl Dimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Lauryl Dimethicone
INCI: LAURYL DIMETHICONE
Lauryl Dimethicone (CAS 63148-62-9 (generic PDMS); specific alkyl-modified CAS varies by supplier) 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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CAS Number
63148-62-9 (generic PDMS); specific alkyl-modified CAS varies by supplier
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Function
Emollient; Skin conditioning; Hair conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR concluded dimethicone safe as a cosmetic ingredient; covered under the dimethicone family assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lauryl Dimethicone.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "film_former/emulsion_stabilizer", "polymer_type": "silicone_based", "chemical_backbone": "other", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "8000-70000", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": "transparent", "rem…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lauryl Dimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauryl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Lauryl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauryl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Lauryl Dimethicone functions as: Emollient; Skin conditioning; Hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 63148-62-9 (generic PDMS); specific alkyl-modified CAS varies by supplier.
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