Is Lauryl Methicone Copolyol safe in cosmetics?
Lauryl Methicone Copolyol has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lauryl Methicone Copolyol
Also known as: UNII-5GDV42659J, UNII-646XNV22YX, UNII-184IZ28A2G, UNII-61LT5F3G3R, UNII-2E4ZJH3Z6R (+13 more)
INCI: LAURYL METHICONE COPOLYOL
Lauryl Methicone Copolyol (CAS 68937-55-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier, Surfactant, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier, Surfactant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA Inactive Ingredient Database: 1% in topical gel.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lauryl Methicone Copolyol.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "curly/coily", "porosity_suitability": "medium/high", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "water-soluble", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "yes", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": …
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Defoamer
Flow promoter
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lauryl Methicone Copolyol.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
UNII-5GDV42659J
UNII-646XNV22YX
UNII-184IZ28A2G
UNII-61LT5F3G3R
UNII-2E4ZJH3Z6R
UNII-2AY8NFX9E4
UNII-9H0AO7T794
UNII-EHH90CO7TL
UNII-06R6X77P9C
UNII-BA94B7CK8K
UNII-XK68QT7HWY
UNII-PWZ7N4UIKE
UNII-6990H94C1V
UNII-4E6K70983Z
UNII-ND6MYD0T84
UNII-J5JO20R8LH
UNII-JAN3585W85
UNII-NMT1QU6463
Chemical Function
Defoamer
Flow promoter
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauryl Methicone Copolyol allowed in the EU?
Lauryl Methicone Copolyol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauryl Methicone Copolyol do in cosmetics?
Lauryl Methicone Copolyol functions as: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68937-55-3.
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