Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cetyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Silicone crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone and vinyl-functional silicone polymers, both synthetically manufactured silicone compounds. Synthesized through crosslinking reactions between cetyl dimethicone and bis-vinyldimethicone monomers using radical initiators.
Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is the crosslinked copolymer
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–0.005%
Rinse-off0.005%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR