PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

INCI: PEG-10 DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Function
Skin protectant, viscosity-increasing agent, light stabilizer, emulsion stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted without restriction. Reported in 7 leave-on products via FDA VCRP at time of CIR review (2012).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Crosslinked silicone elastomer with amphiphilic PEG grafts cleared by CIR (2012) based on read-across from 62-ingredient dimethicone crosspolymer class, but lacks direct toxicology studies for this specific INCI.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Crosslinked silicone elastomer with amphiphilic PEG grafts cleared by CIR (2012) based on read-across from 62-ingredient dimethicone crosspolymer class, but lacks direct toxicology studies for this specific INCI. The EU classifies PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Skin protectant, viscosity-increasing agent, light stabilizer, emulsion stabilizer. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?

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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