Emulsifier
PEG/PPG-20/22 BUTYL ETHER DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Another PEG/PPG butyl-ether dimethicone variant. Same silicone emulsifier family as 24/18 and 27/9 cousins, used for elegant water-in-silicone systems with the usual PEG-purity caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Emulsifies water-in-silicone makeup
- Conditions and softens skin
- Low irritation in standard tests
- Helps even product spread
Known concerns
- PEG/PPG residuals require dioxane control
- Limited stand-alone toxicology data
- Mild eye irritation possible at higher levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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