Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone/Polysorbate 20 Crosspolymer

AKA: Silicone-Polysorbate Crosspolymer

Synthetic

Silicone

Not Clean

OriginA copolymer synthesized from dimethicone, polysorbate 20, and succinic acid as chemical starting materials. Produced through crosslinking polymerization of hydroxypropyl dimethicone with polysorbate 20 using succinic acid.

Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone/Polysorbate 20 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Hydroxypropyldimethicone and Polysorbate 20 crosslinked with Succinic Acid

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Hair Fixing

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Fights Bacteria

Holds hair in place

The paper trail

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR