PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone

INCI: PEG/PPG-20/20 PHENYLISOPROPYL CAPRYLYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Skin-conditioning agent, skin protectant, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA considers low-concentration dimethicone a skin protectant. CIR class review supports safety.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Complex substitution with phenylisopropyl and caprylyl groups; limited individual toxicology data available. UV-resistant properties noted. Supplier toxicology dossier recommended for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Complex substitution with phenylisopropyl and caprylyl groups; limited individual toxicology data available. UV-resistant properties noted. Supplier toxicology dossier recommended for CPSR. The EU classifies PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin-conditioning agent, skin protectant, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone?

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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