sunscreen

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

INCI: POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE
CAS None
Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Sensory/texture modifier in sunscreens, not as a UV filter
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
None
INCI
POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE
Category
sunscreen
Updated
Apr 23, 2026