Is Phenyl Methicone safe in cosmetics?
Phenyl Methicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenyl Methicone
INCI: PHENYL METHICONE
Phenyl Methicone (CAS 63148-58-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Anti-Foaming, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Anti-Foaming, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Sept 2023 safe except insufficient data for products that may be incidentally inhaled.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenyl Methicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenyl Methicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenyl Methicone allowed in the EU?
Phenyl Methicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenyl Methicone do in cosmetics?
Phenyl Methicone functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Anti-Foaming, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 63148-58-3.
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