Amino Bispropyl Dimethicone

AKA: 243842-22-0, 3-[3, 3, 3-Trimethyl-1, 1-bis[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-1-disiloxanyl]-N-[3-[3, 3-trimethyl-1, 1-bis[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-1-disiloxanyl]propyl]-1-propanamine, 3-{1, 1, 5, 5-Hexamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxan-3-yl}-N-(3-{1, 5-hexamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxan-3-yl}propyl)propan-1-amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Silicone
Clean
1,1'-Iminobis(3-(tris(trimethylsiloxy)silyl)propane
Formula
C24H67NO6Si8
Mol. Weight
690.50
CAS #
243842-22-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Conditions Hair
Emulsifier
Softens and detangles hair
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Synthetic silicone-based polymer developed in the late 20th century as a hair and skin conditioning agent. Designed to improve smoothness and reduce frizz while providing water resistance.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR