PEG/PPG-10/2 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-10/2 Dimethicone molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Hybrid Dimethicone
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from silicone polymers, specifically dimethicone, combined with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene glycol (PPG) chemical groups. Synthesized through controlled polymerization and ethoxylation/propoxylation reactions to create a hydrophilic-lipophilic silicone copolymer.
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-hydroxypropyl methyl, ethoxylated, propoxylated (10 mol EO, 2 mol PO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair 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
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR