Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane
INCI: TETRAMETHYL HEXAPHENYL TETRASILOXANE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Part of the siloxane family under broader EU environmental scrutiny (D4/D5/D6 cyclic siloxanes are restricted, but this linear phenyl siloxane is not currently targeted); limited standalone safety data
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane safe in cosmetics?
Part of the siloxane family under broader EU environmental scrutiny (D4/D5/D6 cyclic siloxanes are restricted, but this linear phenyl siloxane is not currently targeted); limited standalone safety data The EU classifies Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane allowed in the EU?
Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane do in cosmetics?
Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent — silicone-based. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17082-47-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane?
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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