Is Behenoxy PEG-10 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Behenoxy PEG-10 Dimethicone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Behenoxy PEG-10 Dimethicone
INCI: BEHENOXY PEG-10 DIMETHICONE
Behenoxy PEG-10 Dimethicone (CAS 1136947-78-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, viscosity controlling; silicone-based emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant, viscosity controlling; silicone-based emulsifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific CIR monograph identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenoxy PEG-10 Dimethicone.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Behenoxy PEG-10 Dimethicone.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Chemical Function
Humectant
Viscosity modifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenoxy PEG-10 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Behenoxy PEG-10 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenoxy PEG-10 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Behenoxy PEG-10 Dimethicone functions as: Humectant, viscosity controlling; silicone-based emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1136947-78-8.
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