Peg-12 Dimethicone/Ppg-20 Crosspolymer

exfoliating

overview

PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer is a high-molecular weight silicone elastomer gel that is usually combined with a silicone carrier fluid like Caprylyl Methicone. It has a viscous gel texture, gives smooth, powdery, nongreasy skin feel, and great spreadability. It's also more compatible with natural vegetable oils than other silicone elastomer gels and works as a delivery aid both for oil-loving (e.g. sunscreens) and water-loving (vitamin C, Aloe Vera, Caffeine) materials.

benefits

**Smooth, powdery, non-greasy skin feel** * Maintains texture at high water or glycerin levels * Improved organic compatibility * Incorporation of up to 75% water and Incorporation of up to 40% glycerin * Ability to create clear systems * Rheology modifier for water-based and anhydrous systems * High spreadability and formulation flexibility * Elastomer system with refreshing feel * Listed in the Catalogue of Cosmetics Ingredients used in China * Does not contain ingredients of animal origin (Suitable for Vegan) * This product has not been tested on animals by or on behalf of Dow Chemical and No animal cross contamination or No porcine contamination * Non-GMO * Based on our knowledge available at this time, Dow does not expect this product to be classified as nanomaterial

Skin suitability

NA

concerns

NA

precautions

NA

source

NA

CIR

NA

EWG

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

additional info

PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of PEG-12 dimethicone crosslinked with aC3-20 diene. **Other Concerns** * Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) * Contamination concerns (high)