Amodimethicone

Amodimethicone molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Amino-modified dimethicone, Dimethicone copolyol amine
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginAmodimethicone is derived from dimethicone, a silicone polymer made from silica and methyl chloride. It is synthesized by attaching amino groups to dimethicone through chemical modification.
Dimethylsiloxane, polymer, (((3-((2-aminoethyl)amino)propyl)-dimethoxysilyl)oxy)-terminated
CAS #
71750-80-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
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.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0051–4%
Rinse-off0.06–5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2019 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR