PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone

INCI: PEG/PPG-20/22 BUTYL ETHER DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
67762-87-2
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emulsifying surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed (2013) under Alkoxy Polysiloxanes: safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Non-comedogenic per silicone backbone; 1,4-dioxane control required for PEG/PPG portion

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Non-comedogenic per silicone backbone; 1,4-dioxane control required for PEG/PPG portion The EU classifies PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emulsifying surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67762-87-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl 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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