Dimethicone

Dimethicone [INCI/CTFA] 

Features

Benefits

Description

These products are linear polydimethylsiloxane polymer. They arecolorless, odorless, non-toxic and non-irritating transparent liquid. These products are common defoaming ingredients in shampoos and some skin care products. Theycan be used in the skin care products to obtain silk like smooth feel. As a carrier, these products could provide better silky feel and enhance the long-lasting performance of other active ingredients on skin.

Technical

Data

Specification

Viscosity

 (cSt，25℃)

Volatility

(%,2g,150℃×3h)

Flash point (℃)

50cSt

45~55

≤2.0%

≥300

100cSt

95~105

≤2.0%

≥300

200cSt

190~220

≤2.0%

≥315

350cSt

330~370

≤2.0%

≥315

500 cSt

450~550

≤2.0%

≥315

1000 cSt

950~1050

≤2.0%

≥315

Note：These values are not intended for use in preparing specification.

Applications 

These productscan be well formulated in personal care products to obtain better combing,conditioningand smoothness.

How to use

These products can be used directly or emulsified in personal care formulations.  The preferred HLB value for O/W type of emulsifying is 10-11.  

The recommended usage level is 1-5%.  

Package

These products are supplied in25Kg plastic pails or 200Kg iron drums.  

Storage and

Transport

These products are non-dangerous. In storage and transportation, prevent from the exposure of moisture, acid, alkalis and other impurities.

The product has 24 months shelf life from the date of production at room temperature.

Cautions

These products are neither tested nor suggested in the medical and pharmaceutical applications.

MSDS is available upon request from our company or your local representative.