Is Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Emulsifier
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
INCI: CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone (CAS 191044-49-2) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as Emulsifier, water-in-oil emulsifier, water-in-silicone emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier, water-in-oil emulsifier, water-in-silicone emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restriction; ABIL EM 90-type industry standard for W/O and W/Si emulsions; widely used in sunscreens and long-wear foundations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
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emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "8.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "w_o", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.45-0.60", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "dimethicone,cyclopentasiloxane", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "40-70", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "30-60", "electrolyte_tolerance": "low", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "5.0-9.5", "viscosity_b…
silicone
{"cas_number": "155773-72-1", "silicone_class": "dimethicone", "molecular_weight_Da": "4200.0", "viscosity_cSt": "350", "volatility": "non_volatile", "evaporation_rate_relative_to_D5": "0.01", "refractive_index": "1.4088", "specific_gravity": "1.072", "flash_point_C": "130.0", "surface_tension_mN_m": "25.3", "spreading_coefficient": "2.6", "film_forming_ability": "excellent", "skin_feel": "velvety…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone.
Regulatory Flags
non-volatile-silicone
emulsifier
w-o-emulsifier
w-si-emulsifier
polyether-modified
sunscreen-compatible
cosmos-prohibited
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: An obligation to provide information applies. The obligation is: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if the polymer is imported or manufactured by them in a form that does not meet the polymer of low concern (PLC) criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone functions as: Emulsifier, water-in-oil emulsifier, water-in-silicone emulsifier. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 191044-49-2.
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