PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate
INCI: PEG-8 DIMETHICONE DIMER DILINOLEATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate is a silicone-PEG hybrid ester with adequate safety data; potential trace impurities include 1,4-dioxane and cyclic siloxanes (D4/D5) from dimethicone manufacturing, with D4/D5 restricted in EU wash-off products above 0.1%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate safe in cosmetics?
PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate is a silicone-PEG hybrid ester with adequate safety data; potential trace impurities include 1,4-dioxane and cyclic siloxanes (D4/D5) from dimethicone manufacturing, with D4/D5 restricted in EU wash-off products above 0.1%. The EU classifies PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate allowed in the EU?
PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate do in cosmetics?
PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate functions as: Skin conditioning; emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (silicone-PEG hybrid ester).
What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate?
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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