Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Do not use in spray, aerosol, or airbrush products due to insufficient inhalation safety data flagged by CIR. No irritation concerns in other formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Do not use in spray, aerosol, or airbrush products due to insufficient inhalation safety data flagged by CIR. No irritation concerns in other formulations. The EU classifies Phenyl Dimethicone as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Phenyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Phenyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Phenyl Dimethicone functions as: Antifoaming agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-12-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenyl 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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