Is Hexyl Methicone safe in cosmetics?
Hexyl Methicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexyl Methicone
Also known as: 1-Hexyl-1,3,3,3-tetramethyl-1-((trimethylsilyl)oxy)disiloxane
INCI: HEXYL METHICONE
Hexyl Methicone (CAS 1873-90-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent (silicone polymer with C6. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent (silicone polymer with C6 alkyl chains)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
hexyl-methyl-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)silane
InChIKey
PNJMJEXVQAFSBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no restrictions; not listed in 21 CFR 700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexyl Methicone.
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EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Warning
Pictograms
Harmful / Irritant
Hazard Class and Category
Acute Tox. 4 *; Aquatic Chronic 4
Hazard Statements
- H332 Harmful if inhaled
- H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Inserted via ATP: ATP01
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexyl Methicone.
Known Synonyms
1-Hexyl-1,3,3,3-tetramethyl-1-((trimethylsilyl)oxy)disiloxane
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyl Methicone allowed in the EU?
Hexyl Methicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyl Methicone do in cosmetics?
Hexyl Methicone functions as: Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent (silicone polymer with C6 alkyl chains). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1873-90-1.
Is Hexyl Methicone used outside cosmetics?
Hexyl Methicone also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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