Bis-Stearoxydimethylsilane
AKA “Dimethyldistearoxysilane, Silane, dimethylbis(octadecyloxy)-, Dimethylbis(octadecyloxy)silane, EINECS 249-385-9, DTXSID4067430, RefChem:182883, DTXCID3037911, 249-385-9, 29043-70-7, SCHEMBL8603989
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Bis-Stearoxydimethylsilane
AKA: Dimethyldistearoxysilane, Dimethylbis(octadecyloxy)-, Dimethylbis(octadecyloxy)silane, EINECS 249-385-9, DTXSID4067430, RefChem:182883, DTXCID3037911, 249-385-9, 29043-70-7, SCHEMBL8603989
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Bis-Stearoxydimethylsilane is the silicon compound
Formula
C38H80O2Si
Mol. Weight
597.10
CAS #
29043-70-7
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic silicone compound developed for the cosmetics industry. Created to function as a water-resistant emollient and skin protectant in modern skincare and sun care 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