Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Well-established silicone emollient with no significant concerns; residual cyclomethicone (D4/D5) in supply material should be confirmed below EU regulatory limits and supplier CoA should declare D4/D5 levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauryl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Well-established silicone emollient with no significant concerns; residual cyclomethicone (D4/D5) in supply material should be confirmed below EU regulatory limits and supplier CoA should declare D4/D5 levels. The EU classifies Lauryl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Dimethicone?
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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