PEG/PPG-24/18 Butyl Ether Dimethicone
AKA “Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg/ppg-24/18 butyl ether dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Synthetic
Clean
Helps cleanse and remove impurities while conditioning hair and locking in moisture. Creates a smooth, blended texture in formulas.
CAS #
67762-87-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern polymer developed for cosmetics. Created to function as an emulsifier and conditioning agent while improving the sensory feel of beauty products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR