murphyPEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from silicone polymers (dimethicone) combined with polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol units. Synthesized through sequential ethoxylation and propoxylation of dimethicone backbone molecules.
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-hydroxypropyl methyl, ethoxylated, propoxylated (22 mol EO, 23 mol PO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00025–0.0025%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR