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Skin Conditioning

DIMETHICONE/PEG-3/PPG-15 CROSSPOLYMER

CAS 1608475-69-9
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A crosslinked silicone polymer combining dimethicone with both PEG-3 and PPG-15 segments. Provides smooth silicone feel plus humectancy; high molecular weight means very low skin absorption.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Smooth, silky skin feel
  • Helps stabilise silicone emulsions
  • Provides film-forming texture

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane if not stripped
  • High-MW polymer, low absorption
  • Limited public data on this exact crosspolymer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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