Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone
AKA “Silicone Copolymer, Polyol Silicone
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 peg/ppg-20/5 dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Copolymer, Polyol Silicone
Surfactant · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Silicone
Not Clean
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone is a derivative of Dimethicone containing an alkoxylated side chain with an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide and 5 moles of propylene oxide, and end-blocked with an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide and 5 moles of propylene oxide
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Emulsifier
Mixes oil and water
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
A modern hybrid silicone emollient developed for advanced skincare formulations. Created to balance water and oil phases while providing conditioning and protective benefits.
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR