Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Tetra Geranyl/Methyldecenyl Silicate

INCI: TETRA GERANYL/METHYLDECENYL SILICATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned a single CAS (proprietary silicate ester)
Function
Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (silicate-based carrier)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; generally recognized cosmetic ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone safety data; geraniol component is an EU Annex III fragrance allergen — verify that the esterified form does not release free geraniol above 0.001% (rinse-off) / 0.01% (leave-on) declaration thresholds

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetra Geranyl/Methyldecenyl Silicate safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone safety data; geraniol component is an EU Annex III fragrance allergen — verify that the esterified form does not release free geraniol above 0.001% (rinse-off) / 0.01% (leave-on) declaration thresholds The EU classifies Tetra Geranyl/Methyldecenyl Silicate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetra Geranyl/Methyldecenyl Silicate allowed in the EU?

Tetra Geranyl/Methyldecenyl Silicate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetra Geranyl/Methyldecenyl Silicate do in cosmetics?

Tetra Geranyl/Methyldecenyl Silicate functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning agent (silicate-based carrier). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned a single CAS (proprietary silicate ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetra Geranyl/Methyldecenyl Silicate?

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.

Compliance Tools

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