Is Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIMETHICONE
Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone (CAS Not assigned (polymer; distinct from Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CAS 102782-76-3)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; emulsifying agent (W/Si emulsifier). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer; distinct from Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CAS 102782-76-3)
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Function
Skin conditioning; emulsifying agent (W/Si emulsifier)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA; CIR reviewed dimethicone crosspolymer family as safe (2014)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning; emulsifying agent (W/Si emulsifier). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer; distinct from Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CAS 102782-76-3).
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