Ingredient

Dimethicone

✓ EU Allowed

Also 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

🇪🇺
✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

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
BRB DM 100 Manufacturer
Azelis 🇧🇪 Belgium
Turkey distributor
Documents

External Resources