PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone

INCI: PEG/PPG-22/23 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
68937-54-2 (generic)
Function
Emulsifying; skin and hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed โ€” safe as used (polyoxyalkylene siloxane copolymer class)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR data profile relies on class read-across from related siloxane copolymers; 1,4-dioxane impurity consideration noted but no individual toxicology data entries identified.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

CIR data profile relies on class read-across from related siloxane copolymers; 1,4-dioxane impurity consideration noted but no individual toxicology data entries identified. The EU classifies PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone functions as: Emulsifying; skin and hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68937-54-2 (generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG/PPG-22/23 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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