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Emulsifier

BIS-PEG-20 DIMETHICONE

CAS 102783-01-7 (generic)
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A dimethicone capped on both ends with 20-unit PEG chains — gives a water-loving silicone that conditions skin and hair while emulsifying gently. CIR-reviewed PEG-dimethicone family; main caveat is purified-grade PEG to limit residual dioxane.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild silicone emulsifier
  • PEG groups confer water-loving behaviour
  • Smooth conditioning skin-feel

Known concerns

  • High-PEG fraction means trace dioxane is possible if not purified
  • Standard silicone environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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