PEG/PPG-18/12 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-18/12 Dimethicone molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone Copolyol
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone, a silicone polymer, modified with polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol chains. Synthesized through ethoxylation and propoxylation reactions that attach polyether chains to the dimethicone backbone.
PEG/PPG-18/12 Dimethicone is the alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide and 12 moles of propylene oxide
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️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