Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration, except insufficient data for products that may be incidentally inhaled (sprays, powders). Avoid aerosolized delivery without additional inhalation safety data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone safe in cosmetics?
CIR Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration, except insufficient data for products that may be incidentally inhaled (sprays, powders). Avoid aerosolized delivery without additional inhalation safety data. The EU classifies Phenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Phenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone allowed in the EU?
Phenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone do in cosmetics?
Phenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone functions as: Conditioning agent (skin/hair), film forming, anti-foaming, lubricant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68037-77-4 [^1_16].
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone?
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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