PEG-8 Dimethicone/Polysorbate 20 Crosspolymer

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 8 Dimethicone/Polysorbate 20 Crosspolymer

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Silicone

Not Clean

OriginDerived from polyethylene glycol, dimethicone silicone polymers, polysorbate 20, and succinic acid through synthetic chemistry. Synthesized by esterification and ethoxylation reactions, then crosslinked to create a stable copolymer network.

PEG-8 Dimethicone/Polysorbate 20 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of a complex mixture of esters formed from the reaction of PEG-8 Dimethicone and Polysorbate 20 crosslinked with Succinic Acid

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Fights Bacteria

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

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR