Is PPG-12 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
PPG-12 Dimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-12 Dimethicone
INCI: PPG-12 DIMETHICONE
PPG-12 Dimethicone (CAS No single CAS assigned (polymeric silicone; defined by INCI composition)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (emollient). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
No single CAS assigned (polymeric silicone; defined by INCI composition)
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Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (emollient)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No restriction; CIR reviewed under alkoxy polysiloxanes group — safe as used (2013)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-12 Dimethicone.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PPG-12 Dimethicone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-12 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
PPG-12 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-12 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
PPG-12 Dimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (emollient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned (polymeric silicone; defined by INCI composition).
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