Acryloyloxypropyl Polysilsesquioxane
AKA “SCHEMBL16521900, DTXSID301370455, Acrylo POSS Cage Mixture MA 0736, 1204591-17-2
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acryloyloxypropyl polysilsesquioxane
AKA: SCHEMBL16521900, DTXSID301370455, Acrylo POSS Cage Mixture MA 0736, 1204591-17-2
Ingredient · Nail Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
2-Propenoic acid, 1,1',1',1'',1'',1''',1''',1''''-(pentacyclo[9.5.1.13,9.15,15.17,13]octasiloxane-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-octaylocta-3,1-propanediyl) ester
Formula
C48H72O28Si8
Mol. Weight
1321.70
CAS #
1204591-17-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Nail Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Strengthens nails
Traditional Use
A synthetic silicone-based polymer developed for advanced cosmetic formulations. Created to provide long-wear, water-resistant properties in modern makeup and protective skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR