Dimethiconol

CAS Number: 31692-79-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
88

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Hair conditioners, leave-in treatments, styling products, shampoos, skin creams, lotions

Description:

Dimethiconol is a silicone polymer used as a hair- and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care products. It forms a flexible coating on hair and skin that helps improve smoothness, reduce friction, and enhance moisture retention. It is commonly found in conditioners, hair serums, and skin care formulations.

Health concerns:

Reproductive Toxicity

May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

References

  1. US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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