murphyBis-Phenylisopropyl Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Humectant
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone siloxane polymers, phenylisopropyl groups, and vinyl dimethicone monomers. Synthesized through free-radical crosslinking polymerization of vinyl dimethicone with phenylisopropyl dimethicone.
Bis-Phenylisopropyl Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of phenylisopropyl dimethicone crosslinked with vinyl dimethicone
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR