Is Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone
INCI: PHENYLISOPROPYL DIMETHICONE
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone (CAS Not uniquely assigned (silicone copolymer; CosIng Ref 59283) [^1_20]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (silicone copolymer; CosIng Ref 59283) [^1_20]
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Function
Conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA — no restriction; silicones broadly accepted in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone functions as: Conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (silicone copolymer; CosIng Ref 59283) [^1_20].
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