Is Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane safe in cosmetics?
Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane
INCI: POLYCAPRYLYLSILSESQUIOXANE
Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane (CAS Not widely published; silsesquioxane polymer class) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former; skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published; silsesquioxane polymer class
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Function
Film former; skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel reviewed 18 polysilsesquioxanes and concluded them safe in present practices of use and concentration
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane allowed in the EU?
Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane do in cosmetics?
Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane functions as: Film former; skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published; silsesquioxane polymer class.
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