Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

INCI: POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE/BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (proprietary crosspolymer)
Function
Skin conditioning; hair conditioning; film former; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel reviewed 62 dimethicone crosspolymer ingredients as safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Residual vinyl monomers (bis-vinyldimethicone) should be confirmed below specification limits. Crosslinked structure is insoluble โ€” ensure particle size is appropriate for spray formulations if applicable.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Residual vinyl monomers (bis-vinyldimethicone) should be confirmed below specification limits. Crosslinked structure is insoluble โ€” ensure particle size is appropriate for spray formulations if applicable. The EU classifies Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Skin conditioning; hair conditioning; film former; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (proprietary crosspolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer?

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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