Is Microspheres safe in cosmetics?
Microspheres has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Microspheres
INCI: POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE
Microspheres (CAS None) is a cosmetic uv filter / sunscreen functioning as Sensory/texture modifier in sunscreens, not as a UV filter. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 4.9%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Sensory/texture modifier in sunscreens, not as a UV filter
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
4.9%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel (2018). Final Report — Polysilsesquioxanes. Released March 9, 2018, Panel Meeting December 4-5, 2017. Available via cir-safety.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Microspheres.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Microspheres — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Microspheres allowed in the EU?
Microspheres EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 4.9%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Microspheres do in cosmetics?
Microspheres functions as: Sensory/texture modifier in sunscreens, not as a UV filter. It is classified as a UV Filter / Sunscreen in our database. CAS number: None.
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