Is Cyclovinylmethicone safe in cosmetics?
Cyclovinylmethicone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyclovinylmethicone
INCI: CYCLOVINYLMETHICONE
Cyclovinylmethicone (CAS Not located in open INCI/COSING‑style sources; often replaced by more specific silicone INCI such as Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer or other vinyl‑functional siloxanes.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Volatile or semi-volatile silicone crosspolymer used as emollient, texture. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not located in open INCI/COSING‑style sources; often replaced by more specific silicone INCI such as Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer or other vinyl‑functional siloxanes.
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Function
Volatile or semi-volatile silicone crosspolymer used as emollient, texture enhancer, slip agent, and film former similar to cyclomethicone and vinyl dimethicone systems.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Silicones used as cosmetic emollients are generally permitted; no specific Cyclovinylmethicone entry identified. Must comply with general safety (no unreasonable risk, appropriate purity, no banned impurities).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyclovinylmethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cyclovinylmethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclovinylmethicone allowed in the EU?
Cyclovinylmethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclovinylmethicone do in cosmetics?
Cyclovinylmethicone functions as: Volatile or semi-volatile silicone crosspolymer used as emollient, texture enhancer, slip agent, and film former similar to cyclomethicone and vinyl dimethicone systems.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not located in open INCI/COSING‑style sources; often replaced by more specific silicone INCI such as Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer or other vinyl‑functional siloxanes..
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