Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
1,4-dioxane and diethylene glycol as possible impurities; D4/D5 cyclic siloxane traces; methyl ether end-cap reduces reactivity vs. hydroxyl-terminated analogs
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
1,4-dioxane and diethylene glycol as possible impurities; D4/D5 cyclic siloxane traces; methyl ether end-cap reduces reactivity vs. hydroxyl-terminated analogs The EU classifies PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone functions as: Cleansing Agent; Hair Conditioning; Skin Protectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68938-54-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-8 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.
Compliance Tools
Check PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone in your formulation.