Cyclomethicone(in 7,022 products)
Banned by Gov or classified as a carcinogen by IARC
Banned by Gov or classified as a carcinogen by IARC
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Functions:
1. Antistatic Agent - Reduces or eliminates the build up of static electricity.
2. Emollient - Softens and soothes the skin. Helps with skin conditioning.
3. Humectant - Binds with water to increase skin hydration. Also enhances water absorption of the skin
4. Occlusive (Cosmetics) - Forms a protective layer to retain skin hydration
5. Viscosity Controlling Agent - Maintains or alters the thickness of a liquid, mostly used in cosmetics
Cyclomethicone 5 is member of cyclomethicone, which are a group of liquid methyl siloxanes that have low viscosity and high volatility. Cyclomethicones are cyclic in structure with a monomer backbone of one silicon and two oxygen atoms bonded together. Cyclomethicone 5 is used in cosmetic and personal products as a skin emollient.
The Hong Kong Consumer Council has labelled cyclomethicone as an endocrine disrupting chemical.
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/10913
Regulatory References:
1. EU CosIng Annex II, SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2017]
- Ref: II/1388
2. Hong Kong Consumer Council 2016-2017 Annual Report
- Report: Improving Product Quality and Safety, p27
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304)
2. Causes skin irritation (H315)
3. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
4. Toxic if inhaled (H331)
5. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (H361)
6. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H373)
7. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H412)
8. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life (H413)
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