Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer

INCI: TRIFLUOROPROPYL DIMETHICONE/PEG-10 CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned; parent compound trifluoropropyl dimethicone is CAS 115361-68-7
Function
Skin Conditioning, Emulsion Stabilizing, Viscosity Controlling — combines fluorosilicone with PEG crosslinker for enhanced emulsification
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; CIR has assessed dimethicone crosspolymer family

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Verify residual monomer levels; PEG component susceptible to 1,4-dioxane contamination — test accordingly; fluorinated component raises environmental persistence questions

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Verify residual monomer levels; PEG component susceptible to 1,4-dioxane contamination — test accordingly; fluorinated component raises environmental persistence questions The EU classifies Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emulsion Stabilizing, Viscosity Controlling — combines fluorosilicone with PEG crosslinker for enhanced emulsification. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; parent compound trifluoropropyl dimethicone is CAS 115361-68-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer?

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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