Is Hydroxypropyldimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyldimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydroxypropyldimethicone
INCI: HYDROXYPROPYLDIMETHICONE
Hydroxypropyldimethicone (CAS 102782-61-6 [^1_11]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin/hair conditioning (silicone polymer). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin/hair conditioning (silicone polymer)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used in cosmetic formulations (2003; re-reviewed 2019)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxypropyldimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxypropyldimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxypropyldimethicone allowed in the EU?
Hydroxypropyldimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxypropyldimethicone do in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyldimethicone functions as: Skin/hair conditioning (silicone polymer). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 102782-61-6 [^1_11].
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