Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone

Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Copolymer, Polyol Silicone
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone, a synthetic silicone polymer, combined with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene glycol (PPG) components. Synthesized through alkoxylation of dimethicone with ethylene and propylene oxide monomers via catalytic addition.
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone is a derivative of Dimethicone containing an alkoxylated side chain with an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide and 5 moles of propylene oxide, and end-blocked with an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide and 5 moles of propylene oxide
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Emulsifier
Mixes oil and water
Keeps product blended
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR