Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone

INCI: TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL HEXYL DIMETHICONE

Function
Skin conditioning, hydrophobic surface treatment agent for inorganic powders
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restrictions. Serves as excipient/processing aid in sunscreen formulations. Silicone-based skin conditioning agents broadly permitted under 21 CFR.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Branched silicone polymer used as powder surface treatment with safety profile inferred from read-across to CIR-assessed dimethicone and polydimethylsiloxyethyl polymer family; lacks standalone safety dossier.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Branched silicone polymer used as powder surface treatment with safety profile inferred from read-across to CIR-assessed dimethicone and polydimethylsiloxyethyl polymer family; lacks standalone safety dossier. The EU classifies Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning, hydrophobic surface treatment agent for inorganic powders. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone?

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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