Polysilicone-28

INCI: POLYSILICONE-28

CAS Number
Not assigned / not publicly listed
Function
Hair fixing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; not reviewed independently by CIR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Complex copolymer of aminopropyl dimethicone and thiolactone of acetylhomocysteine, further copolymerized with dimethylacrylamide and t-butylacrylamide with very limited use data and no CIR or SCCS opinion.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polysilicone-28 safe in cosmetics?

Complex copolymer of aminopropyl dimethicone and thiolactone of acetylhomocysteine, further copolymerized with dimethylacrylamide and t-butylacrylamide with very limited use data and no CIR or SCCS opinion. The EU classifies Polysilicone-28 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polysilicone-28 allowed in the EU?

Polysilicone-28 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polysilicone-28 do in cosmetics?

Polysilicone-28 functions as: Hair fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned / not publicly listed.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polysilicone-28?

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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