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Stearyl Dimethicone

Stearyl dimethicone

Safety Notes

Long-chain alkyl dimethicone; excellent hair conditioning; gloss; non-volatile; no PBT concern; provides excellent slip to hair

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Hair Conditioning

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 Stearyl Dimethicone safe to use in skincare?

Stearyl Dimethicone has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Long-chain alkyl dimethicone; excellent hair conditioning; gloss; non-volatile; no PBT concern; provides excellent slip to hair

Is Stearyl Dimethicone allowed in India?

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

What is Stearyl Dimethicone used for in cosmetics?

Stearyl Dimethicone functions as: Emollient / Hair Conditioning. It is commonly found in: Hair care conditioning products leave-in treatments.

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

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

CAS13172-91-3

ECN/A

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