Dimethoxysilyl Ethylenediaminopropyl Dimethicone
AKA “Silicone Conditioning Agent
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Dimethoxysilyl ethylenediaminopropyl dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Conditioning Agent
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Not Clean
Siloxanes and Silicones, dimethyl, (((3-((2-aminoethyl)amino)propyl)dimethoxysilyl)oxy)-terminated
CAS #
71750-80-6
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Conditions Hair
Emulsifier
Softens and detangles hair
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic silane-based compound developed for use as a conditioning and film-forming agent in personal care products, designed to improve adhesion and durability of cosmetic formulations.
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