Emulsifier
DIMETHICONE PEG/PPG-7/4 PHOSPHATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A lower-ethoxylation cousin of dimethicone PEG/PPG-12/4 phosphate — emulsifier with smooth feel for water-in-silicone systems. Same class concerns: ethoxylation purity and silicone persistence.
Function
Skin benefits
- Silicone-based emulsifier
- Smooth, low-tack skin feel
- Compatible with water-in-silicone systems
Known concerns
- Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
- PEG-related contamination concerns
- Silicone environmental persistence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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