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PEG/PPG-20/22 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
AKA “Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Methyl Ether Dimethicone”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg/ppg-20/22 methyl ether dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Synthetic
Clean
A silicone-based cleanser that gently removes impurities while conditioning hair and helping blend ingredients evenly throughout the formula.
CAS #
125857-75-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Traditional Use
A silicone-based polymer developed for the cosmetics industry. Created to function as an emulsifier and conditioning agent while providing enhanced water solubility compared to pure silicones.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Lauryl PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-32 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-6 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-7 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-9 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG/PPG-20/22 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-32 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-6 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR