murphyDimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from silicone polymers (dimethicone and lauryl dimethicone) in the organosilicon chemical family. Synthesized through cross-linking of dimethicone and lauryl dimethicone monomers with bis-vinyl dimethicone cross-linkers.
Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of dimethicone and lauryl dimethicone crosslinked with bis-vinyl dimethicone
CAS #
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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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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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 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR