Is Phenethyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Phenethyl Dimethicone has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenethyl Dimethicone
INCI: PHENETHYL DIMETHICONE
Phenethyl Dimethicone (CAS Polymeric (no single CAS listed in CosIng for this INCI)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning — Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Polymeric (no single CAS listed in CosIng for this INCI)
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Function
Skin Conditioning — Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA; falls under generally permitted silicone class
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenethyl Dimethicone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenethyl Dimethicone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenethyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Phenethyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenethyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Phenethyl Dimethicone functions as: Skin Conditioning — Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Polymeric (no single CAS listed in CosIng for this INCI).
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