Is Cetearyl Methicone safe in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Methicone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetearyl Methicone
INCI: CETEARYL METHICONE
Cetearyl Methicone (CAS 227200-32-0) 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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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; silicone-based emollients generally accepted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetearyl Methicone.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "coarse", "curl_pattern_suitability": "curly/coily", "porosity_suitability": "low", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "no", "cg_method_approved": "non-water-soluble", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "yes", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "n…
silicone
{"cas_number": "67762-90-7", "silicone_class": "dimethicone", "molecular_weight_Da": "5100.0", "viscosity_cSt": "650", "volatility": "non_volatile", "evaporation_rate_relative_to_D5": "0.01", "refractive_index": "1.4042", "specific_gravity": "0.978", "flash_point_C": "135.0", "surface_tension_mN_m": "21.2", "spreading_coefficient": "4.1", "film_forming_ability": "excellent", "skin_feel": "waxy", "…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetearyl Methicone.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetearyl Methicone allowed in the EU?
Cetearyl Methicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetearyl Methicone do in cosmetics?
Cetearyl Methicone functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 227200-32-0.
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