Amodimethicone
AKA “Amino-modified dimethicone, Dimethicone copolyol amine”
Hair Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Amodimethicone
AKA: Amino-modified dimethicone, Dimethicone copolyol amine
Hair Conditioning · Antistatic · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
Dimethylsiloxane, polymer, (((3-((2-aminoethyl)amino)propyl)-dimethoxysilyl)oxy)-terminated
CAS #
71750-80-6
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A modified silicone polymer developed in the late 20th century. Created to improve upon standard silicones by adding functional groups that enhance hair conditioning and reduce static without traditional precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Stearoxy Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Methicone, Amino Bispropyl Dimethicone, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Amodimethicone Hydroxystearate, Behenoxy Di
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Amodimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Amodimethicone Hydroxystearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Perfluorononyl Dimethicone/Methicone/Amodimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Amodimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR