Skip to content

Emulsifier

LAURYL PEG-10 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A silicone surfactant that combines a dodecyl-modified siloxane backbone with PEG-10 ethoxylation — delivers softness, smooth feel, and gentle cleansing in skin-care formulas.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Smooth, silky after-feel
  • Helps emulsify silicones with water
  • Good substantivity for hair and skin

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from PEG portion
  • Silicone backbone has low biodegradability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related emulsifiers

80
ACRYLIC ACID/STEARYL METHACRYLATE/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Emulsifier
 80
ALMOND OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
Emulsifier
 80
APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
Emulsifier
 80
BIS-(PPG-7 UNDECENETH-21) DIMETHICONE
Emulsifier
 80
BIS-C16-18 ALKYL GLYCERYL UNDECYL DIMETHICONE
Emulsifier
 80
C11-15 ALKETH-3 STEARATE (FORMERLY C11-15 PARETH-3 STEARATE)
Emulsifier
 80
C11-15 SEC-ALKETH-12
Emulsifier
 80
C12-15 ALKETH-11
Emulsifier

Check your shelf

Find LAURYL PEG-10 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains LAURYL PEG-10 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.