Is Methoxy PEG-11 Methoxy PPG-24 Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-11 Methoxy PPG-24 Dimethicone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxy PEG-11 Methoxy PPG-24 Dimethicone
INCI: METHOXY PEG-11 METHOXY PPG-24 DIMETHICONE
Methoxy PEG-11 Methoxy PPG-24 Dimethicone (CAS 472975-82-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antifoaming agent; also functions as emulsifier and skin/hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antifoaming agent; also functions as emulsifier and skin/hair conditioning agent in silicone-based systems
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - dimethicone-based ingredients are generally recognized as safe skin protectants at appropriate concentrations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxy PEG-11 Methoxy PPG-24 Dimethicone.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Defoamer
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxy PEG-11 Methoxy PPG-24 Dimethicone.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Chemical Function
Defoamer
Regulatory Lists
CEDI
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: An obligation to provide information applies. The obligation is: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if the polymer is imported or manufactured by them in a form that does not meet the polymer of low concern (PLC) criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxy PEG-11 Methoxy PPG-24 Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Methoxy PEG-11 Methoxy PPG-24 Dimethicone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy PEG-11 Methoxy PPG-24 Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Methoxy PEG-11 Methoxy PPG-24 Dimethicone functions as: Antifoaming agent; also functions as emulsifier and skin/hair conditioning agent in silicone-based systems. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 472975-82-9.
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