murphyDimethicone Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from silicone polymers, a class of synthetic compounds based on silicon-oxygen backbones with organic alkyl substituents. Synthesized through crosslinking and polymerization of dimethylsiloxane monomers with multifunctional alkyl-containing crosslinking agents.
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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.
Hair Fixing
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Holds hair in place
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 619)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 619)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 619)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.02–25%
Rinse-off0.007–5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR