Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer
INCI: POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE/SILICA CROSSPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Ensure silica component is non-nano (>100 nm) to avoid EU nano-material labeling requirements; otherwise clean safety profile
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Ensure silica component is non-nano (>100 nm) to avoid EU nano-material labeling requirements; otherwise clean safety profile The EU classifies Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer functions as: Opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (crosslinked organosilicone/silica composite).
What is the Margin of Safety for Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer in your formulation.