Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

AKA: (30-35% DODECYLMETHYLSILOXANE)-[7-10% HYDROXY(POLYETHYLENEOXY(6-9)PROPYL)METHYLSILOXANE]-(55-65% DIMETHYLSILOXANE) TERPOLYMER, 250-350 cSt, WKUHOZZRUNWQIA-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 2-[[[dimethyl(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]oxy-dodecyl-methylsilyl]oxy-dimethylsilyl]oxyethanol
Synthetic
Cleanser
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone (silicone polymer) combined with polyethylene glycol and lauryl alcohol through synthetic chemistry. Synthesized by ethoxylation and esterification reactions linking the silicone backbone to hydrophilic PEG chains.
Siloxanes and Silicones, dodecyl methyl, 3-(hydropoly(oxyethylene)oxy)propyl methyl, dimethyl (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C22H54O5Si4
Mol. Weight
511.00
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1–5%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR