Surfactant

Peg-8 Methyl Ether Dimethicone

INCI: PEG-8 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE
CAS 68938-54-5
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, 3-(methylpoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl))propyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated, (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Cleansing Agent; Hair Conditioning; Skin Protectant
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, 3-(methylpoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl))propyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated, (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
68938-54-5
INCI
PEG-8 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026