Is Behenoxy Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Behenoxy Dimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Behenoxy Dimethicone
INCI: BEHENOXY DIMETHICONE
Behenoxy Dimethicone (CAS 193892-43-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Pigment Dispersion, SPF Enhancement. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Pigment Dispersion, SPF Enhancement
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2003 (amended 2022) safe when formulated to be non-irritating, except insufficient data for airbrush.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenoxy Dimethicone.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
6 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,dry,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Alkyl-modified silicone"}
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "coarse", "curl_pattern_suitability": "curly/coily", "porosity_suitability": "low", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "no", "cg_method_approved": "non-water-soluble", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "yes", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "n…
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "68951-97-3", "ingredient_class": "silicone_conditioner", "chemical_type": "dimethicone", "substantivity_to_hair": "excellent", "deposition_from_shampoo": "no", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "film_forming_emollient", "hair_penetration": "cuticle", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "long_chain_modified", "wet_combing_force_reduction_pct": "35…
polymer
{"cas_number": "25190-06-1", "ingredient_class": "conditioning/texture_modifier", "polymer_type": "silicone_based", "chemical_backbone": "other", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "5000-45000", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transpar…
sensory
{"silky": "waxy", "smooth, glides easily": "thick, cushioning", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "protected, conditioned", "instant": "slow", "low": "high", "w/o": "w/o", "very-high": "low", "no": "yes", "yes": "yes", "1.40": "1.43", "transparent": "translucent", "colorless": "white", "excellent": "poor", "light": "rich", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
silicone
{"cas_number": "Not assigned", "silicone_class": "dimethicone", "molecular_weight_Da": "6800.0", "viscosity_cSt": "1200", "volatility": "non_volatile", "evaporation_rate_relative_to_D5": "0.006", "refractive_index": "1.4048", "specific_gravity": "0.983", "flash_point_C": "140.0", "surface_tension_mN_m": "21.5", "spreading_coefficient": "3.95", "film_forming_ability": "excellent", "skin_feel": "wax…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Behenoxy Dimethicone.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenoxy Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Behenoxy Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenoxy Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Behenoxy Dimethicone functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Pigment Dispersion, SPF Enhancement. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 193892-43-2.
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