Methoxy PEG-8 Dimethylsilylethyl Trimethylsilane
INCI: METHOXY PEG-8 DIMETHYLSILYLETHYL TRIMETHYLSILANE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Assessed under the CIR alkoxy polysiloxanes safety review; generally regarded as safe at cosmetic use levels. Non-ionic organomodified carbosilane copolymer (sold as Silsoft MAX Fluid by Momentive); provides superspreading of actives and inorganic pigments; stable across pH 2.0-12.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-8 Dimethylsilylethyl Trimethylsilane safe in cosmetics?
Assessed under the CIR alkoxy polysiloxanes safety review; generally regarded as safe at cosmetic use levels. Non-ionic organomodified carbosilane copolymer (sold as Silsoft MAX Fluid by Momentive); provides superspreading of actives and inorganic pigments; stable across pH 2.0-12.0 The EU classifies Methoxy PEG-8 Dimethylsilylethyl Trimethylsilane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methoxy PEG-8 Dimethylsilylethyl Trimethylsilane allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-8 Dimethylsilylethyl Trimethylsilane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-8 Dimethylsilylethyl Trimethylsilane do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-8 Dimethylsilylethyl Trimethylsilane functions as: Skin conditioning, surfactant (non-ionic). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 881689-05-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy PEG-8 Dimethylsilylethyl Trimethylsilane?
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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