Dimethicone PEG-8 Adipate

Dimethicone PEG-8 Adipate

AKA “Modified Silicone, Silicone Adipate”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Dimethicone peg-8 adipate

AKA: Modified Silicone, Silicone Adipate

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Silicone

Synthetic

Clean

Dimethicone PEG-8 Adipate is the partial ester of PEG-8 dimethicone and adipic acid Science: Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

521913-22-4

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic silicone emulsifier created in the late 20th century for cosmetic applications. Used to create stable, lightweight formulations with improved spreadability.