Is Stearoxy Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?
Stearoxy Dimethicone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearoxy Dimethicone
INCI: STEAROXY DIMETHICONE
Stearoxy Dimethicone (CAS 68554-53-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning/emollient, viscosity modifier, SPF booster. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning/emollient, viscosity modifier, SPF booster
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR safe as used (2003, reaffirmed 2022). Dimethicone parent is FDA OTC skin protectant at 1-30%.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearoxy Dimethicone.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
deodorant
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hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "coarse", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "low", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "no", "cg_method_approved": "non-water-soluble", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "yes", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral",…
polymer
{"cas_number": "68554-53-0", "ingredient_class": "conditioning/emollient", "polymer_type": "silicone_based", "chemical_backbone": "other", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "4500-40000", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": …
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "no", "oil_soluble": "yes", "soluble_in": "silicones, oils", "insoluble_in": "water, glycerin, ethanol, propylene glycol", "log_p": "9.5", "appearance": "clear to hazy liquid", "source": "Dow"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearoxy Dimethicone.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearoxy Dimethicone allowed in the EU?
Stearoxy Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearoxy Dimethicone do in cosmetics?
Stearoxy Dimethicone functions as: Skin conditioning/emollient, viscosity modifier, SPF booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68554-53-0.
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