Lauryl Phenylisopropyl Methicone

INCI: LAURYL PHENYLISOPROPYL METHICONE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (phenyl-substituted silicone polymer)
Function
Conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR assessed phenyl-substituted methicones as safe in present practices of use

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

CIR Panel assessed as safe for current use practices but safety data insufficient for inhalation products such as sprays and dry shampoos.

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl Phenylisopropyl Methicone safe in cosmetics?

CIR Panel assessed as safe for current use practices but safety data insufficient for inhalation products such as sprays and dry shampoos. The EU classifies Lauryl Phenylisopropyl Methicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lauryl Phenylisopropyl Methicone allowed in the EU?

Lauryl Phenylisopropyl Methicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lauryl Phenylisopropyl Methicone do in cosmetics?

Lauryl Phenylisopropyl Methicone functions as: Conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (phenyl-substituted silicone polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Phenylisopropyl Methicone?

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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Lauryl Phenylisopropyl Methicone in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Phenylisopropyl Methicone in your formulation.