PEG-4 PEG-12 Dimethicone

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol-4 Polyethylene Glycol-12 Dimethicone

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Silicone

Not Clean

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

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

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

Traditional Use

Modern silicone-PEG hybrid polymer developed in the late 20th century. Created to combine the conditioning benefits of silicones with improved water solubility and compatibility in formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR