C32 Alkyl Dimethicone
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from silicone polymers, specifically dimethicone backbone extended with long-chain alkyl groups. Synthesized through hydrosilylation reactions between dimethicone and long-chain alkene compounds.
C32 Alkyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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 2022
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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