Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone
INCI: BIS-4-PCA DIMETHICONE
CAS Not individually assigned; PCA Dimethicone parent CAS: 179005-03-9
Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
Purpose
Function
Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict
No specific CIR monograph for Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone as distinct INCI. Confirm PCA moiety is L-form (physiological). Verify D4/D5/D6 cyclomethicone residuals.
US Note
Dimethicone base is OTC skin protectant; PCA derivatives under general cosmetic use
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