Is Platinum Divinyldisiloxane safe in cosmetics?
Platinum Divinyldisiloxane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Platinum Divinyldisiloxane
INCI: PLATINUM DIVINYLDISILOXANE
Platinum Divinyldisiloxane (CAS 68478-92-2 (Karstedt's catalyst complex)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Catalyst (hydrosilylation catalyst used in silicone polymer crosslinking for. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Catalyst (hydrosilylation catalyst used in silicone polymer crosslinking for cosmetic formulations)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; treated as processing aid/residual
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Platinum Divinyldisiloxane.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Platinum Divinyldisiloxane.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Platinum Divinyldisiloxane allowed in the EU?
Platinum Divinyldisiloxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Platinum Divinyldisiloxane do in cosmetics?
Platinum Divinyldisiloxane functions as: Catalyst (hydrosilylation catalyst used in silicone polymer crosslinking for cosmetic formulations). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68478-92-2 (Karstedt's catalyst complex).
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