Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer
INCI: SILICONE QUATERNIUM-16/GLYCIDOXY DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Glycidoxy group: verify residual epoxide levels in raw material spec (epoxides are reactive/potentially mutagenic if unreacted); request Certificate of Analysis from supplier confirming residual glycidyl below detection limits
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Glycidoxy group: verify residual epoxide levels in raw material spec (epoxides are reactive/potentially mutagenic if unreacted); request Certificate of Analysis from supplier confirming residual glycidyl below detection limits The EU classifies Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned (crosslinked copolymer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
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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