PEG/PPG-15/5 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-15/5 Dimethicone

AKA “Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone Copolyol”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg/ppg-15/5 dimethicone

AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone Copolyol

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Silicone

Not Clean

PEG/PPG-15/5 Dimethicone is the alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 15 moles of ethylene oxide and 5 moles of propylene oxide

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic silicone-based ingredient developed for the cosmetics industry in the late 20th century. Created to enhance texture, conditioning, and sensory properties in skincare products.