Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer; distinct from Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CAS 102782-76-3)
Function
Skin conditioning; emulsifying agent (W/Si emulsifier)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited independent toxicological data specific to this INCI; relies on structural read-across.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Limited independent toxicological data specific to this INCI; relies on structural read-across. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Dimethicone?

not established 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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