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Amodimethicone

Amino-functional dimethicone

Safety Notes

Substantive to hair, provides long-lasting conditioning; non-cyclic silicone; well tolerated; widely used in rinse-off and leave-on hair products

Function & Common Use

Function

Hair conditioning / Antistatic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amodimethicone safe to use in skincare?

Amodimethicone has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Substantive to hair, provides long-lasting conditioning; non-cyclic silicone; well tolerated; widely used in rinse-off and leave-on hair products

Is Amodimethicone allowed in India?

Amodimethicone is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Amodimethicone used for in cosmetics?

Amodimethicone functions as: Hair conditioning / Antistatic. It is commonly found in: Conditioners, hair treatments.

TCS Assessment

Low Concern

Data Confidence

High

Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)

Permitted

US FDA

Permitted

Korea (MFDS)

Permitted

Australia (TGA)

Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made

Canada (NHPID)

Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS71750-79-3

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