Is Propyl Trimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Propyl Trimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Propyl Trimethicone
INCI: PROPYL TRIMETHICONE
Propyl Trimethicone (CAS 60111-46-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, Humectant, Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, Humectant, Solvent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
trimethyl-[propyl-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]oxysilane
InChIKey
SVTUWEUXLNHYPF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; CIR Panel assessed phenyl-substituted methicones as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Propyl Trimethicone.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Propyl Trimethicone.
Chemical Function
Solvent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propyl Trimethicone allowed in the EU?
Propyl Trimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propyl Trimethicone do in cosmetics?
Propyl Trimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning, Humectant, Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60111-46-8.
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