Is Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
INCI: LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone (CAS 1178566-90-9) is a cosmetic uv filter / sunscreen functioning as UV Filter. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV Filter
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - Final Report 12/2014 Available from CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
{"ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier,silicone_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "silicone_polyether", "HLB_value": "5.5", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "4-8", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "1-3", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "29", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "33", "foam_formation": "low", "liquid_crystal_formation": "low", "lamellar_phase": "no", "hexagonal_phase…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "5.5", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "w_o", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.55-0.75", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "cyclopentasiloxane", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "60-85", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "15-40", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "4.5-10.0", "viscosity_buildin…
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "emulsion_stabilizer/conditioning", "polymer_type": "silicone_based", "chemical_backbone": "other", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "3000-18000", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": "transparent", "re…
silicone
{"cas_number": "134009-86-8", "silicone_class": "dimethicone", "molecular_weight_Da": "3100.0", "viscosity_cSt": "220", "volatility": "non_volatile", "evaporation_rate_relative_to_D5": "0.014", "refractive_index": "1.4072", "specific_gravity": "1.055", "flash_point_C": "118.0", "surface_tension_mN_m": "24.5", "spreading_coefficient": "2.75", "film_forming_ability": "excellent", "skin_feel": "silky…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: An obligation to provide information applies. The obligation is: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if the polymer is imported or manufactured by them in a form that does not meet the polymer of low concern (PLC) criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone functions as: UV Filter. It is classified as a UV Filter / Sunscreen in our database. CAS number: 1178566-90-9.
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