Is Cetyl Amodimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Amodimethicone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Amodimethicone
INCI: CETYL AMODIMETHICONE
Cetyl Amodimethicone (CAS Not publicly assigned (related: Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone CAS 1126942-72-0)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning. 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 (related: Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone CAS 1126942-72-0)
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Function
Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific restrictions. Covered under CIR silicone polymer assessments.
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetyl Amodimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl Amodimethicone allowed in the EU?
Cetyl Amodimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl Amodimethicone do in cosmetics?
Cetyl Amodimethicone functions as: Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (related: Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone CAS 1126942-72-0).
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