Is Hydrogen Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogen Dimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogen Dimethicone
INCI: HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE
Hydrogen Dimethicone (CAS 68037-59-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, pigment bonding/hydrophobization agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, pigment bonding/hydrophobization agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not classified as an OTC active. No specific FDA restrictions as a cosmetic ingredient under 21 CFR Parts 700-740. Dimethicone (not Hydrogen Dimethicone) holds OTC skin protectant monograph status at 1-30%.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogen Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogen Dimethicone.
Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogen Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Hydrogen Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogen Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Hydrogen Dimethicone functions as: Film forming, pigment bonding/hydrophobization agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68037-59-2.
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