Lauryl Dimethicone PEG-15 Crosspolymer

INCI: LAURYL DIMETHICONE PEG-15 CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not independently assigned (crosspolymer)
Function
Emollient; Film forming; Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR concluded 62 dimethicone crosspolymer ingredients safe in the practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

PEG-containing silicone with potential residual concerns (1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide); residual monomers not expected at unsafe levels per CIR. Confirm D4/D5 cyclomethicone levels on Certificate of Analysis.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl Dimethicone PEG-15 Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

PEG-containing silicone with potential residual concerns (1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide); residual monomers not expected at unsafe levels per CIR. Confirm D4/D5 cyclomethicone levels on Certificate of Analysis. The EU classifies Lauryl Dimethicone PEG-15 Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lauryl Dimethicone PEG-15 Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Lauryl Dimethicone PEG-15 Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lauryl Dimethicone PEG-15 Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Lauryl Dimethicone PEG-15 Crosspolymer functions as: Emollient; Film forming; Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not independently assigned (crosspolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Dimethicone PEG-15 Crosspolymer?

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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