PEG-7 Methyl Ether Dimethicone

INCI: PEG-7 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
68938-54-5
Function
Hair conditioning; Skin conditioning (skin protectant); Surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted; CIR Alkyl PEG Ethers assessment — safe in present practices when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains potential impurities of 1,4-dioxane and diethylene glycol; formulate to be non-irritating.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-7 Methyl Ether Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Contains potential impurities of 1,4-dioxane and diethylene glycol; formulate to be non-irritating. The EU classifies PEG-7 Methyl Ether Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-7 Methyl Ether Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

PEG-7 Methyl Ether Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-7 Methyl Ether Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

PEG-7 Methyl Ether Dimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning; Skin conditioning (skin protectant); Surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68938-54-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-7 Methyl Ether Dimethicone?

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.

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