Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone

Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 24 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBIS-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 DIMETHICONE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING
CAS number-
Prevalence24 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 41.7%Serums 25%Day Moisturizers 12.5%Body Serums 4.2%Eyeliners 4.2%Face Primers 4.2%

Frequently asked

What does Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone do in skincare?
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (41.7% of its uses).

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