emollient

Phenyl Trimethicone

INCI: PHENYL TRIMETHICONE
CAS 2116-84-9 EC 218-320-6
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

emollient, hair conditioning, optical enhancer, refractive-index modifier
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
2116-84-9
EC Number
218-320-6
INCI
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026