Cetearyl Methicone

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Cetearyl Methicone

Functions

Lubricator

Spreadability enhancer

Occlusive

Emollient

CAS Number(s)

227200-32-0

INCI name

Cetearyl Methicone

Cetearyl Methicone is an alkyl-modified polysiloxane fluid that exhibits occlusive properties. It provides excellent lubricity and spreadability and has occlusive (TEWL) properties similar to petrolatum and silicone aesthetics, making it an excellent moisturizing emollient for skin care products.

Changed

2026-01-29

References

Amended Safety Assessment of Dimethicone, Methicone, and Substituted-Methicone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics

Author(s):

Wilma F. Bergfeld, Donald V. Belsito, David E. Cohen, Curtis D. Klaassen, Daniel C. Liebler, Ronald C. Shank, Thomas J. Slaga, Paul W. Snyder, Bart Heldreth, Preethi S. Raj

Journal:

The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (April 19, 2022)

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