# Methicone

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid501009947
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Anti-static agent, Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Surface modifier
Identifier: DTXSID501009947

> Methicone is used as anti-static agent / humectant. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1866 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug, Construction. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1866 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug, Construction.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1866 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Anti-static agent, Surface modifier.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._