Stearalkonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate

INCI: STEARALKONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-8 PHTHALATE (FORMERLY STEARALKONIUM DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL PHTHALATE)

CAS Number
207620-96-0
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; typical use level 0.5โ€“3.0%

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Phthalate component โ€” while this is a polymeric phthalate ester (not a low-MW endocrine-disrupting phthalate like DEHP/DBP), consumer perception and emerging "phthalate-free" marketing trends pose formulation/marketing risk; monitor EU SCCS opinions on phthalate-containing cosmetic ingredients; trade name: Stearasil

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearalkonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate safe in cosmetics?

Phthalate component โ€” while this is a polymeric phthalate ester (not a low-MW endocrine-disrupting phthalate like DEHP/DBP), consumer perception and emerging "phthalate-free" marketing trends pose formulation/marketing risk; monitor EU SCCS opinions on phthalate-containing cosmetic ingredients; trade name: Stearasil The EU classifies Stearalkonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Stearalkonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate allowed in the EU?

Stearalkonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Stearalkonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate do in cosmetics?

Stearalkonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 207620-96-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Stearalkonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate?

adequate 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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