PEG-4 PEG-12 Dimethicone
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol-4 Polyethylene Glycol-12 Dimethicone”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Peg-4 peg-12 dimethicone
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol-4 Polyethylene Glycol-12 Dimethicone
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Silicone
Not Clean
PEG-4 PEG-12 Dimethicone is the reaction product of Hydrogen Dimethicone and allyl PEG-4 and allyl PEG-12
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
Modern silicone-PEG hybrid polymer developed in the late 20th century. Created to combine the conditioning benefits of silicones with improved water solubility and compatibility in 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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR