PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate

Synthetic

Occlusive

Silicone

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from dimethicone polymer and dilinoleic acid through chemical esterification reactions. Produced by ethoxylating the resulting ester with polyethylene glycol to create the final compound.

PEG-8 Dimethicone Dimer Dilinoleate is the ester formed by the reaction of PEG-8 Dimethicone and Dilinoleic Acid

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Creates Protective Barrier

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Fights Bacteria

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

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR