Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer

Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer

AKA “Silicone Copolymer, Silicone Blend”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Bis-isobutyl peg/ppg-10/7/dimethicone copolymer

AKA: Silicone Copolymer, Silicone Blend

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Silicone

Not Clean

Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-10/7/Dimethicone Copolymer is a random copolymer of polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol and Dimethicone containing an average of 10 moles of ethylene oxide and 7 moles of propylene oxide

CAS #

158451-77-5

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic copolymer formulated in modern cosmetics to improve emulsification and texture in skincare and makeup products, created through mid-to-late 20th century polymer research.