PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

INCI: PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (complex silicone–PEG copolymer)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Dimethicone copolyols class — safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

PEG moiety may contain residual 1,4-dioxane; D4/D5 cyclomethicone residue control required with D4 limited to 0.1% in wash-off products and restricted in leave-on formulations per EU REACH SVHC; note COSMOS prohibition.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

PEG moiety may contain residual 1,4-dioxane; D4/D5 cyclomethicone residue control required with D4 limited to 0.1% in wash-off products and restricted in leave-on formulations per EU REACH SVHC; note COSMOS prohibition. The EU classifies PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (complex silicone–PEG copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl 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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