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Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Silicone elastomer / Crosslinked dimethicone

Safety Notes

Silicone elastomer powder or gel; provides velvety powdery feel; pore-blurring effect; oil absorption; used in water-in-silicone emulsions; non-comedogenic; very low sensitization risk; crosslinked, non-mobile; no bioaccumulation concern (not cyclic volatile)

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Skin Conditioning / Texture Agent

Category

Silicone

Common In

Primers foundations serums with velvety feel

Origin

Synthetic (silicone)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethicone Crosspolymer safe to use in skincare?

Dimethicone Crosspolymer has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Silicone elastomer powder or gel; provides velvety powdery feel; pore-blurring effect; oil absorption; used in water-in-silicone emulsions; non-comedogenic; very low sensitization risk; crosslinked, non-mobile; no bioaccumulation concern (not cyclic volatile)

Is Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in India?

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Dimethicone Crosspolymer used for in cosmetics?

Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Emollient / Skin Conditioning / Texture Agent. It is commonly found in: Primers foundations serums with velvety feel.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS9005-12-3
ECN/A

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