Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

INCI: VINYL DIMETHICONE/LAURYL/BEHENYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (crosslinked silicone polymer)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; viscosity increasing agent – nonaqueous
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; not restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

None significant; occlusive potential on very sensitive/acne-prone skin is theoretical

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

None significant; occlusive potential on very sensitive/acne-prone skin is theoretical The EU classifies Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; viscosity increasing agent – nonaqueous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (crosslinked silicone polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone 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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