PEG/PPG-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone

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AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethers with polyethylene-polypropylene glycol mono-butyl ether
CAS #
67762-87-2
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic silicone copolymer developed for cosmetics. Designed to serve as an emulsifier and humectant, improving product texture and moisture retention in formulations.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
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