Is Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone
INCI: BIS-4-PCA DIMETHICONE
Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone (CAS Not individually assigned; PCA Dimethicone parent CAS: 179005-03-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned; PCA Dimethicone parent CAS: 179005-03-9
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Dimethicone base is OTC skin protectant; PCA derivatives under general cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone functions as: Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; PCA Dimethicone parent CAS: 179005-03-9.
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