Is Bisphenylhexamethicone safe in cosmetics?
Bisphenylhexamethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bisphenylhexamethicone
INCI: BISPHENYLHEXAMETHICONE
Bisphenylhexamethicone (CAS Not widely assigned in public databases (polymeric silicone)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient (phenyl-modified silicone). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely assigned in public databases (polymeric silicone)
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Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient (phenyl-modified silicone)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR has reviewed dimethicone and related silicones; found safe as used in cosmetics (CIR Final Report, 2003, amended 2012). Bisphenylhexamethicone is covered under the silicone family assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bisphenylhexamethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bisphenylhexamethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bisphenylhexamethicone allowed in the EU?
Bisphenylhexamethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bisphenylhexamethicone do in cosmetics?
Bisphenylhexamethicone functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, emollient (phenyl-modified silicone). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned in public databases (polymeric silicone).
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