Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns. Good skin tolerance consistent with PEG/PPG-methicone class. Methicone-based (polymethylhydrosiloxane backbone) with high-molar alkoxylation - 18 mol EO and 18 mol PO. This high PEG/PPG loading combined with the lauryl chain delivers excellent conditioning, smooth application, and compatibility with both water-based and silicone-based systems
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns. Good skin tolerance consistent with PEG/PPG-methicone class. Methicone-based (polymethylhydrosiloxane backbone) with high-molar alkoxylation - 18 mol EO and 18 mol PO. This high PEG/PPG loading combined with the lauryl chain delivers excellent conditioning, smooth application, and compatibility with both water-based and silicone-based systems The EU classifies Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone allowed in the EU?
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone do in cosmetics?
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (CosIng Ref No: 57048).
What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone?
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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