Phenethyl Dimethicone

INCI: PHENETHYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Polymeric (no single CAS listed in CosIng for this INCI)
Function
Skin Conditioning — Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; falls under generally permitted silicone class

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns. D4/D5 cyclosiloxane residual contamination should be verified per EU SVHC restrictions if applicable to manufacturing process.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phenethyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns. D4/D5 cyclosiloxane residual contamination should be verified per EU SVHC restrictions if applicable to manufacturing process. The EU classifies Phenethyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Phenethyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Phenethyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Phenethyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Phenethyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin Conditioning — Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Polymeric (no single CAS listed in CosIng for this INCI).

What is the Margin of Safety for Phenethyl 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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