murphyPEG-10/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Lauryl Silicone
Synthetic
Cleanser
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from dimethicone (a silicone polymer) and lauryl alcohol combined with polyethylene glycol chains. Produced through ethoxylation and crosslinking reactions to create a silicone-based surfactant polymer.
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, dodecyl methyl, polymers with alpha-2-propenyl-omega-2-propenyloxypoly(oxy1,2-ethanediyl) (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Light Stabilizer
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 619)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.5–0.7%
Rinse-off0.6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR