Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone

Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Modifier, Modified Dimethicone
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone, a siloxane polymer, combined with polyethylene glycol (PEG) through synthetic chemistry. Synthesized by bonding PEG chains to dimethicone backbone via condensation reactions and molecular coupling.
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone is Dimethicone end-blocked with average of 12 moles of ethylene oxide
CAS #
102783-01-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 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-on0.28%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR