Is Simethicone safe in cosmetics?
Simethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Simethicone
Also known as: simeticone, EC No.: 617-098-1, Antifoam A, Dimethyl polysiloxane, Mylicon (+15 more)
INCI: SIMETHICONE
Simethicone (CAS 8050-81-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Thickener / Viscosity modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Thickener / Viscosity modifier
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
M002
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Simethicone.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Silicone emulsion"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Defoamer
Flow promoter
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Simethicone.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
simeticone
EC No.: 617-098-1
Antifoam A
Dimethyl polysiloxane
Mylicon
Silfoam SE 2
Aligest Plus
Barcroft SIM-DC 100
DC Antifoam A
Dow Antifoam A
Dow Corning Antifoam A
Espumisan
Sentry Simethicone GS
Simiticone
SonoRx
Xiameter AFE 0100
Gas-X
KS 66
KS 66 (silicone)
Q 7-2587
Chemical Function
Defoamer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
children; Europe; Personal care
Canada; pharmaceutical
Cleaning products and household care - dishwasher and dishes - automatic dishwashing detergent; Europe
Cleaning products and household care; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simethicone allowed in the EU?
Simethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Simethicone do in cosmetics?
Simethicone functions as: Thickener / Viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8050-81-5.
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