Is PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER safe in cosmetics?
PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Light Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max III/186.
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Light Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
III/186
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - IJT 33(Suppl. 2):65-115, 2014
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Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.22-0.32", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "dimethicone", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "10-30", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "70-90", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "4.0-9.0", "viscosity_building_contribution": "high", "dr…
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "emulsion_stabilizer/texture_modifier", "polymer_type": "silicone_based", "chemical_backbone": "ether", "crosslink_density": "medium", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "HLB_value": "8-10", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": "tran…
silicone
{"cas_number": "Mix", "silicone_class": "dimethicone", "molecular_weight_Da": "92000.0", "viscosity_cSt": "gel", "volatility": "non_volatile", "evaporation_rate_relative_to_D5": "0.0008", "refractive_index": "1.4095", "specific_gravity": "1.085", "flash_point_C": "148.0", "surface_tension_mN_m": "26.0", "spreading_coefficient": "2.2", "film_forming_ability": "excellent", "skin_feel": "velvety", "s…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
no-cas-assigned
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER allowed in the EU?
PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: III/186. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER do in cosmetics?
PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER functions as: Light Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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