Dimethoxydiphenylsilane/Triethoxycaprylylsilane Crosspolymer
What Dimethoxydiphenylsilane/Triethoxycaprylylsilane Crosspolymer is & what it does
This is a silicone-based crosspolymer that links diphenyl and caprylyl silane units into a flexible network. It is commonly used as a film former and surface modifier, often to coat pigments or mineral UV filters so they disperse smoothly and resist water. The diphenyl portion lends a soft, velvety slip and can boost the clarity and feel of the film. It does not absorb UV itself but is frequently paired with mineral filters in sunscreens.
What is Dimethoxydiphenylsilane/Triethoxycaprylylsilane Crosspolymer?
It is a silicone-based crosspolymer that links diphenyl and caprylyl silane units into a flexible network, used as a film former and surface modifier.
What does it do in sunscreen?
It often coats pigments or mineral UV filters so they spread smoothly and resist water, and it lends a soft, velvety slip. It does not absorb UV itself but is frequently paired with mineral filters.
Is this silicone crosspolymer safe?
Silicone crosspolymers like this are generally considered safe and are widely used for texture and water resistance.
Sunscreens with Dimethoxydiphenylsilane/Triethoxycaprylylsilane Crosspolymer
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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PanOxyl Oil Control Moisturizer AM SPF30
81/100
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Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen For Face
80/100
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Blue Lizard Mineral Sunscreen Sheer Lotion Body SPF 50
79/100
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Interfarmac s.r.l. Evìta Sun Spf 50+
73/100