Is PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane safe in cosmetics?
PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane
INCI: PEG/PPG-5/3 TRISILOXANE
PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane (CAS Not individually assigned (silicone-polyether hybrid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (superspreading/wetting agent), emulsifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (silicone-polyether hybrid)
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Function
Surfactant (superspreading/wetting agent), emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No individual CIR monograph. Silicone-PEG/PPG hybrids are not covered by the Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers review. Supported indirectly by CIR dimethicone/PEG copolymer reviews
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane allowed in the EU?
PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane do in cosmetics?
PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane functions as: Surfactant (superspreading/wetting agent), emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (silicone-polyether hybrid).
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