Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone crosspolymer, Cetyl silicone blend
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone silicone polymers and vinyl-functional silicone monomers, belonging to the synthetic silicone chemical family. Synthesized through hydrosilylation crosslinking reactions that bond vinyl groups to create a branched polymeric network structure.
Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymer of Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone and Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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
The paper trail
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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