Lauryl Isopentyl-PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone

AKA: Silicone Surfactant

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from siloxane polymers combined with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene glycol (PPG) units. Produced through condensation reactions linking silicone backbones with polyether chains and fatty alcohol derivatives.

Lauryl Isopentyl-PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone is the copolymer formed by the reaction of Methicone with dodecene and a dimethyallyl-terminated polyethylene oxide/polypropylene oxide copolymer

CAS #

1112315-26-0

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Reduces Inflammation

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR