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Dimethiconol/Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol/methylsilanol/silicate crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Ingredient · Opacifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Silicone
Not Clean
Dimethiconol/Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer is the crosspolymer formed by the reaction of silica, dimethylsilanol, and methylsilanol
CAS #
69856-02-6
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Opacifying
Adds Opacity
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosslinked silicone polymer created for the cosmetics industry to provide improved film-forming and conditioning properties while reducing greasiness compared to traditional silicone oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR