Is Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone
Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone (CAS Requires verification — closely related Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone is CAS 222416-17-3 ; the hydroxypropyl variant may differ.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Requires verification — closely related Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone is CAS 222416-17-3 ; the hydroxypropyl variant may differ.
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Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Covered under CIR's Safety Assessment of Dimethicone, Methicone, and Substituted-Methicone Polymers — concluded safe as used in cosmetics.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Requires verification — closely related Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone is CAS 222416-17-3 ; the hydroxypropyl variant may differ..
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