PHENYL TRIMETHICONE
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
EINECS / EC -/ -/ 218-320-6
CosIng Ref 79701
Chemical Name 1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions HAIR CONDITIONING; SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE
Category Silicones
Manufacturer BRB International B.V.
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2011
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Reduce Tackiness; Gives Shine; Improve spreading
Suppliers & Documents
BRB International B.V. 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Documents