Is Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone
INCI: PHENYL PROPYL TRIMETHICONE
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone (CAS Proprietary silicone polymer (multiple CAS possible depending on chain length; consult supplier CoA)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Proprietary silicone polymer (multiple CAS possible depending on chain length; consult supplier CoA)
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Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel reviewed phenyl-substituted methicones as a group — concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone allowed in the EU?
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone do in cosmetics?
Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Proprietary silicone polymer (multiple CAS possible depending on chain length; consult supplier CoA).
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