Vinyl Dimethicone
AKA: Vinyl Silicone
Synthetic
Silicone
Clean
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, ethenyl methyl, ethenyldimethylsilyl terminated
CAS #
53529-60-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-to-late 20th century by silicone chemists, this ingredient combines vinyl functionality with silicone chemistry to create superior water-repellent and conditioning properties in skincare and hair care.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed6 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR