Silicone

PEG-8 Dimethicone

INCI: PEG-8 DIMETHICONE
CAS 68937-54-2
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
68937-54-2
INCI
PEG-8 DIMETHICONE
Category
Silicone
Updated
Apr 2, 2026