INCI Name: PEG-12 Dimethicone
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Silway 593 Silicone Fluid is a polyether functional siloxane supplied at 100% actives.Based on its ability to reduce surface tension, Silway 593 Silicone Fluid can be used to prepare oil in water and silicone in water emulsions with improved aesthetics such as faster absorption, better spreading, and a lighter feel. It will also impart aesthetic benefits when added to neat skin and hair care formulations.
SPECIFICATION
KEY FEATURES
• Preparation of oil in water (O/W) or silicone in water emulsions
• Soluble in ethanol
• Water dispersible
• Provides interfacial surface tension reduction
• Imparts hydrophilicity and wetting
• Emulsifies a variety of oils, including mineral oils, sunflower oils and silicone oils
• Capable of forming silicone vesicles which provide ease of processing and combine the aesthetic benefits of silicones with effective delivery
• Provides detangling of wet hair
• Provides dry hair with a soft feel
• Provides O/W emulsions with better spreading, faster absorption, and a smoother, lighter feel than lotions formulated with organic emulsifiers
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Silicone emulsifier designed for the preparation of oil in water and silicone in water emulsions
• Can be used in a wide range of personal care applications such as:
• Skin care
• Antiperspirants and deodorants
• Color cosmetics
• Sun care
• Hair care
• Thermodynamically stable microemulsions
PACKING & SHELF LIFE
SHELF LIFE: 36 Months
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