Is Cetearyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Dimethicone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetearyl Dimethicone
INCI: CETEARYL DIMETHICONE
Cetearyl Dimethicone (CAS Not publicly assigned (silicone-alkyl hybrid polymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning – 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 (silicone-alkyl hybrid polymer)
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Function
Skin Conditioning – Emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No restriction; dimethicone derivatives reviewed safe by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetearyl Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetearyl Dimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Cetearyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetearyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin Conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (silicone-alkyl hybrid polymer).
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