DIMETHICONE/PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER

Low hazard

Is DIMETHICONE/PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER safe in skincare?

Low hazardHazard 2/10

CIR safe as used

Based on

Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Safe as used · CIR report 619 conclusion

Is DIMETHICONE/PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER classified as a carcinogen?

Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.

Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.

How is DIMETHICONE/PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER regulated?

Cosmetic ingredient

Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.

Sources (1)

Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel

Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.

Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.