Is C32 Alkyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
C32 Alkyl Dimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C32 Alkyl Dimethicone
INCI: C32 ALKYL DIMETHICONE
C32 Alkyl Dimethicone (CAS Not uniquely assigned (single-chain-length alkyl dimethicone)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (single-chain-length alkyl dimethicone)
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Function
Skin conditioning; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Read-across from substituted-methicone family supports negligible systemic exposure
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C32 Alkyl Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C32 Alkyl Dimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C32 Alkyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
C32 Alkyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C32 Alkyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
C32 Alkyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (single-chain-length alkyl dimethicone).
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