PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether

AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Methyloxirane, polymer with oxirane, dimethyl ether (14 mol EO, 7 mol PO average)
CAS #
61419-46-3
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer developed as a cosmetic ingredient in the late 20th century. Engineered to serve as a solvent and conditioning agent in contemporary skincare formulations.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR