PEG-32 Methyl Ether Dimethicone

PEG-32 Methyl Ether Dimethicone molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cyclopentasiloxane Silicone PEG, Methyl Ether Silicone Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone siloxane polymers combined with polyethylene glycol chains through synthetic chemistry. Produced by ethoxylation of dimethicone, attaching polyethylene glycol units to the silicone backbone.
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, 3-(methylpoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl))propyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated, (32 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
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
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR