murphyPEG/PPG-22/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from dimethicone (silicone polymer) reacted with polyethylene-polypropylene glycol mono-butyl ether. Created through condensation reactions coupling siloxane backbone with polyether chains for emulsifying properties.
Siloxanes and silicones, diMe, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethers with polyethylene-polypropylene glycol mono-butyl ether (22 mol EO, 22 mol PO average molar ratio)
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR