Silicone Gel

Silicone Gel

Item No. ELL-CYCDIMVIN-01
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Description
Description
Silicone gel is a non-emulsifying elastomer gel made of an organosiloxane polymer dispersed in cyclopentasiloxane. It is a semitransparent gel that functions as a thickener in formulations while delivering smooth applications. Solids content 20%. Dynamic viscosity at 25°C 125000 mPas.
Benefits
  • Easily spreadable on skin and gives a nice, non-greasy, silky skin feel
  • Thick emollient that adds viscosity and substance to creams
  • Leaves a non-tacky film on the skin and improves water resistance of formulations
  • Can be used as primer under makeup
  • Allows easy incorporation of cosmetic ingredients like pigments
  • Provides a substantive hydrophobic film making it ideal for use in sun care formulations
Use
Add to oil phase of formulas or after formulation is completed. Typical use level: 1-20% as emollient in emulsions. Can also be used pure directly on the skin. For external use only.
Applications
Creams, lotions, sunscreen, makeup, lipsticks, hair care.
CAS
541-02-6, 540-97-6
INCI
Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone/ Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
composition
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Creamy, semitransparent gel
Solubility
Insoluble in water, partly soluble in ethanol, glycerin, propylene glycol; fully soluble in dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, isopropyl myristate, dicaprylyl ether, and ethylhexyl stearate
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature. Viscosity may increase during storage, and agitation may be required before use if stored for an extended period of time.
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Dimethicone and dimethyldichlorosilane
Manufacture
In general, dimethicone crosspolymers are produced by crosslinking dimethicone polymeric chains via a hydrosilation reaction consisting of the addition of silicon hydride bonds (SiH) within the dimethicone polymer backbones across vinyl bonds within the selected crosslinking agent.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3208100000