PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
OriginSynthesized from dimethicone (a silicone polymer) combined with polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol chains. Created through chemical coupling reactions that attach PEG/PPG units to the silicone backbone.
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethers with polyethylene-polypropylene glycol mono-butyl ether
CAS #
67762-87-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
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