murphyPEG-8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Acid
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based linoleic acid and silicone dimethicone, combined with polyethylene glycol (PEG-8) starting materials. Synthesized through ethoxylation and copolymerization to create a hybrid silicone-polyol emollient compound.
PEG-8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of PEG-8 Dimethicone and Dilinoleic Acid
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR