murphyBehenyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Behenyl dimethicone crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone siloxane polymers combined with behenic acid and vinyl cross-linking agents. Synthesized through silicone polymer cross-linking reactions to create a stable, branched network structure.
Behenyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.005–10%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR