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BIS-VINYL DIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER.

Questionable CAS - / EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

This versatile silicone copolymer acts as an emulsion stabilizer and film-forming agent, improving product stability and creating a continuous film on the skin. It also functions as a skin conditioning and viscosity controlling agent.

Emulsion Stabilising Film Forming Skin Conditioning Viscosity Controlling Emollient Barrier Agent

Science

It forms a protective barrier on the skin, reducing moisture loss and providing emollient properties that smooth the skin's surface. This delivers long-lasting moisturization, a matte appearance, and a powdered after-feel.


Research

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A


Transparency

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

When mixing with liquid silicones, add gradually with stirring to prevent beading. For plant oils, disperse first with cyclomethicone. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.


Safety

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
40%
Pregnancy
Caution
Sensitization risk Low

Deemed safe by CIR up to 40%, however, the EU Ecolabel expresses concerns about its environmental persistence, non-degradability, and suspected damage to fertility with evidence of endocrine disruption in animal studies.


Your Skin

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Questionable

While effective for enhancing texture and skin feel with low irritancy, its environmental persistence and suspected endocrine disruption raise significant concerns for precision skincare.


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