Is Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone
INCI: BIS-PEG-4 DIMETHICONE
Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone (CAS Not publicly assigned as individual CAS; may fall under generic 68937-54-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning agent, plasticizer, skin conditioning agent – emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned as individual CAS; may fall under generic 68937-54-2
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Function
Hair conditioning agent, plasticizer, skin conditioning agent – emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed under alkoxy polysiloxanes group (safe as used, 1982/2005). VCRP: 4 rinse-off products reported.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning agent, plasticizer, skin conditioning agent – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned as individual CAS; may fall under generic 68937-54-2.
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