Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

AKA “RefChem:798600, 642-996-5, (30-35% DODECYLMETHYLSILOXANE)-[7-10% HYDROXY(POLYETHYLENEOXY(6-9)PROPYL)METHYLSILOXANE]-(55-65% DIMETHYLSILOXANE) TERPOLYMER, 250-350 cSt, SCHEMBL25240176, WKUHOZZRUNWQIA-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 2-[[[dimethyl(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]oxy-dodecyl-methylsilyl]oxy-dimethylsilyl]oxyethanol”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone

AKA: RefChem:798600, 642-996-5, (30-35% DODECYLMETHYLSILOXANE)-[7-10% HYDROXY(POLYETHYLENEOXY(6-9)PROPYL)METHYLSILOXANE]-(55-65% DIMETHYLSILOXANE) TERPOLYMER, 250-350 cSt, SCHEMBL25240176, WKUHOZZRUNWQIA-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 2-[[[dimethyl(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]oxy-dodecyl-methylsilyl]oxy-dimethylsilyl]oxyethanol

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Silicone

Clean

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

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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

Traditional Use

A synthetic silicone emulsifier developed in the late 20th century to improve the texture, spreadability, and conditioning properties of cosmetic formulations.