Is Bis-PEG-18 Disiloxane safe in cosmetics?
Bis-PEG-18 Disiloxane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-PEG-18 Disiloxane
INCI: BIS-PEG-18 DISILOXANE
Bis-PEG-18 Disiloxane (CAS Not publicly assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying agent, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying agent, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually CIR-reviewed; not found in VCRP data. Disiloxane backbone is structurally distinct from standard dimethicone copolyol group.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-PEG-18 Disiloxane.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bis-PEG-18 Disiloxane.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-PEG-18 Disiloxane allowed in the EU?
Bis-PEG-18 Disiloxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-PEG-18 Disiloxane do in cosmetics?
Bis-PEG-18 Disiloxane functions as: Emulsifying agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
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