PEG/PPG-34/5 Dimethicone

INCI: PEG/PPG-34/5 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Falls under generic CAS 68937-54-2 (dimethylsiloxane, ethylene oxide block copolymer)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emulsifier, hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 0.1%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; covered under CIR polyoxyalkylene siloxane copolymers assessment — safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

D4/D5 cyclosiloxane impurities — supplier must confirm <0.1%. 1,4-Dioxane from PEG moiety — control ≤10 ppm. Unreacted polyethers 10–30% by weight in commercial product

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG/PPG-34/5 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

D4/D5 cyclosiloxane impurities — supplier must confirm <0.1%. 1,4-Dioxane from PEG moiety — control ≤10 ppm. Unreacted polyethers 10–30% by weight in commercial product The EU classifies PEG/PPG-34/5 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG/PPG-34/5 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

PEG/PPG-34/5 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG/PPG-34/5 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

PEG/PPG-34/5 Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emulsifier, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Falls under generic CAS 68937-54-2 (dimethylsiloxane, ethylene oxide block copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG/PPG-34/5 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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