PEG-15/Lauryl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “PEG-15/Lauryl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Crosspolymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Peg-15/lauryl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Silicone
Not Clean
PEG-15/Lauryl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of lauryl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone crosslinked with diallyl PEG-15
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A complex modern synthetic crosspolymer developed in the late 20th century to create advanced cosmetic textures. Combines silicone and polyethylene glycol technology to provide superior sensory properties and formulation stability.
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