Is Ammonium Caproyl Dimethiconol safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Caproyl Dimethiconol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium Caproyl Dimethiconol
INCI: AMMONIUM CAPROYL DIMETHICONOL
Ammonium Caproyl Dimethiconol is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning, Antistatic, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Function
Hair Conditioning, Antistatic, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Used in hair care formulations; no specific FDA restrictions
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
silicone
hair-conditioning
antistatic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Caproyl Dimethiconol allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Caproyl Dimethiconol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Caproyl Dimethiconol do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Caproyl Dimethiconol functions as: Hair Conditioning, Antistatic, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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