Is Dimethicone Natural?

Q: Is Dimethicone natural?

Dimethicone has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Dimethicone is synthesized from silicon, which is derived from silica (sand), and methyl chloride, which is typically produced from methanol and hydrogen chloride, both of which… An NOI of 0.00 means 0% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Dimethicone — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameDimethicone

FunctionEmollient · Skin Conditioning Agent

FeedstockThe primary feedstocks for dimethicone

Quick Facts

INCI NameDimethicone
FunctionsEmollientSkin Conditioning AgentHumectantSolventViscosity Decreasing AgentFilm Former
Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstocks for dimethicone synthesis are silicon metal and methyl chloride. Silicon metal is produced by the carbothermal reduction of silica (sand). Methyl chloride is typically synthesized from methanol and hydrogen chloride. Methanol is primarily derived from natural gas, and hydrogen chloride can be produced from various sources, including the chlor-alkali process, which also relies on fossil fuels.
NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about Dimethicone — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.