Dimethicone
✓ EU AllowedAlso known as: BRB DM 100, DIMETHISIL DM 50 - DM 10,000
Identification
CAS Number 9006-65-9
EINECS / EC - / - / - /
CosIng Ref 33401
Chemical Name trimethyl(trimethylsilyloxy)silane
Formula C6H18OSi2
Mol. Weight 162.38 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions Skin Conditioning, Film Forming
Origin Synthetic
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 2003
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 0%
LD₅₀ Oral >17000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Smooth feel; spreadability; conditioning
Suppliers & Documents
BRB International B.V. 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Azelis 🇧🇪 Belgium
Documents