Is Cycloethoxymethicone safe in cosmetics?
Cycloethoxymethicone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cycloethoxymethicone
INCI: CYCLOETHOXYMETHICONE
Cycloethoxymethicone (CAS Not uniquely assigned in major public databases (sometimes grouped under proprietary silicone blends).) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning agent, solvent - an ethoxylated cyclic silicone. 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 in major public databases (sometimes grouped under proprietary silicone blends).
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent, solvent - an ethoxylated cyclic silicone that combines volatile silicone aesthetics with improved water compatibility.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted under FDA cosmetic ingredient regulations.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cycloethoxymethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cycloethoxymethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cycloethoxymethicone allowed in the EU?
Cycloethoxymethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cycloethoxymethicone do in cosmetics?
Cycloethoxymethicone functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent, solvent - an ethoxylated cyclic silicone that combines volatile silicone aesthetics with improved water compatibility.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned in major public databases (sometimes grouped under proprietary silicone blends)..
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