PEG-4 PEG-12 Dimethicone

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol-4 Polyethylene Glycol-12 Dimethicone

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Silicone

Not Clean

OriginDerived from dimethicone (a silicone polymer) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) compounds as starting materials. Synthesized through ethoxylation, whereby PEG chains are chemically bonded to dimethicone backbone.

PEG-4 PEG-12 Dimethicone is the reaction product of Hydrogen Dimethicone and allyl PEG-4 and allyl PEG-12

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Stabilizes Emulsion

Locks In Moisture

Wound Healing

Antioxidant Protection

Keeps product blended

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2014

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR