murphyBis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Candelillate
AKA: Silicone Candelilla Wax Blend, Modified Dimethicone with Candelilla
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from candelilla wax fatty acids combined with dimethicone, a silicone polymer derivative. Synthesized through esterification of dimethicone end-blocked with polyethylene glycol and candelilla wax acids.
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Candelillate is the partial ester of the fatty acids derived from candelilla vax and a derivative of Dimethicone end-blocked with an average of 12 moles of ethylene oxide
CAS #
102783-01-7
Form
Wax
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.
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-on0.5–5.1%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR