Dimethicone PEG-8 Adipate
AKA “Modified Silicone, Silicone Adipate”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone peg-8 adipate
AKA: Modified Silicone, Silicone Adipate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Not Clean
Dimethicone PEG-8 Adipate is the partial ester of PEG-8 dimethicone and adipic acid
CAS #
521913-22-4
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic silicone emulsifier created in the late 20th century for cosmetic applications. Used to create stable, lightweight formulations with improved spreadability.
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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR