Is Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone
INCI: BIS-HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE
Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone (CAS Not assigned in CosIng [^1_7]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA; CIR 2003 assessment of dimethicone/methicone polymers concluded safe as used in cosmetic products — reaffirmed in 2019 re-review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone functions as: Film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng [^1_7].
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