Dimethicone PEG/PPG-7/4 Phosphate

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Dimethicone PEG/PPG-7/4 Phosphate 4
AKA: Modified Silicone, Silicone Phosphate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Silicone
Not Clean
Dimethicone PEG/PPG-7/4 Phosphate is the partial ester of phosphoric acid and a derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide and 4 moles of propylene oxide
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic silicone-based emulsifier developed for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Designed to stabilize and improve the sensory feel of skincare and color cosmetic products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR