PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Crosslinked silicone, Silicone polymer
Synthetic
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone, a silicone polymer, combined with polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains. Synthesized through ethoxylation and cross-linking reactions to create a silicone-polyether copolymer structure.
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated, reaction products with unspecified cross-linking agent (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Light Stabilizer
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.6–2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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