Products in Personal Care: Dimethicone

Siltext® are texturizers, film formers and emollients. Siltext® Iridescent brings viscosity to gels and emulsions. It also functions as a co-emulsifier reducing the need for traditional emulsifiers. Siltext® Iridescent offers softness, slip and lubricity to formulations and it creates a continuous, yet breathing film.

Colourmat® products are platelet shaped particles giving good skin adherence. As the particles are platelet shaped and sized between 10-20 microns, Colourmats provide a matte appearance upon application. DF products are treated with Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and Dimethicone, which give a silicone-like softness and hydrophobic surface characteristics. DF treated products have excellent photostability. They are ideal for color care applications.

NS Gel 1-90 CFX is a very light dry bentonite gel in low molecular weight volatile dimethicone. It is recommended to structure oil phases to prevent exudation while enhancing wear. It is recommended for anhydrous foundations, W/O foundations, and mascaras. It is highly recommended for long wearing primers or as a base to help increase the wear of other products applied on top of it.

BRB™ DM 60000 by BRB International B.V. is comprised of Dimethicone. It is commonly used It is a Chemical Synthesis product. Key benefits in use include: Dry combing, Emolliency, Lubricity, Sensory enhancement, Silky feel, Smoothing, Soft feel, Spreadability, etc. Approved for use in DSL Listed (Canada), NZIoC Listed (New Zealand), TSCA Compliant, AICS Listed (Australia), IECIC Listed (China) and EC Cosing Listed (Europa).

BNPoly® UV Crystals is a range of composite materials based on ultra soft Boron Nitride and Titanium Dioxide. Boron Nitride is texturizing powder with good hiding power, excellent compressibility and lubricious silky texture. BNPoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped particles where hexagonal boron nitride crystal is coated with double layer of ultrafine Titanium Dioxide and sealed with a polymer. As BNPoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped, they adhere well on the skin and provide long lasting UV-protection. They offer lower coefficients of friction resulting in a lubricious feel and silky texture. Upon application they create dielectric ceramic effect, which provides sheen on the skin. BNPOLY® UV Crystal TR 45 has a crystal size of 45 nm and provides maximum UVA protection. It is used in formulations that are opaque with high coverage in appearance.

SF96® 10 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Micapoly® UV is a range of composite materials based on muscovite mica and physical UV-filters. Micapoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped particles with a mica matrix and a double layer of nanofine Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide, which are sealed on the mica surfaces with a polymer. As Micapoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped, they adhere well on the skin and provide long lasting UV-protection. The particle size of Micapoly® UV Crystals is around 20 microns.

Siltext® are texturizers, film formers and emollients. Siltext® Velvet has a soft and rich feel. It brings mattness to formulations and it forms a light, dewy film.

Momentive Performance Materials SM2725 is an anionic emulsion of a high viscosity dimethiconol fluid made by emulsion polymerization. It has been designed to provide easy addition of a high molecular weight, high viscosity silicone polymer to an aqueous system. SM2725 is highly suitable for use as a conditioning agent in 2-in-1 shampoo formulations and can also be used in skin care products to provide the luxurious feel of silicones.

Velvesil™ DM Silicone is a patented and unique multi-functional silicone copolymer network. Velvesil DM silicone helps deliver consumer-perceivable enhanced sensory benefits in skin care and color cosmetic formulations. It spreads easily on the skin leaving an exquisite, long-lasting silky feel.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1214 Silicone Fluid is comprised of Dimethicone and Cyclopentasiloxane. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: Dry combing, Emolliency, Non-greasy feel, Shine and radiance, Smoothing, Soft feel, Spreadability, Velvety feel, etc.

Granlux® GTI2-45TZ by Granula Ltd. is comprised of Alumina, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Aluminium oxide, Titanium dioxide, etc. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: UV Protection, Antiseptic and Softening.

BNPoly® UV Crystals is a range of composite materials based on ultra soft Boron Nitride and Titanium Dioxide. Boron Nitride is texturizing powder with good hiding power, excellent compressibility and lubricious silky texture. BNPoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped particles where hexagonal boron nitride crystal is coated with double layer of ultrafine Titanium Dioxide and sealed with a polymer. As BNPoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped, they adhere well on the skin and provide long lasting UV-protection. They offer lower coefficients of friction resulting in a lubricious feel and silky texture. Upon application they create dielectric ceramic effect, which provides sheen on the skin.

Micapoly® UV Crystal Broad UVB is a composite material based on muscovite mica and Titanium Dioxide. As it is platelet shaped, it adheres well on the skin and provides long lasting UV-protection. Micapoly® UV Crystal Broad UVB provides high SPF and medium UVA protection.

CareSil™ CSF-3101 (20 cSt) by NuSil Technology is comprised of Dimethicone. It is commonly used It is a Chemical Synthesis product. Key benefits in use include: Non-tacky, Silky feel, Soft feel, Spreadability, Water resistant and Waterproofing. CareSil™ CSF-3101 (20 cSt) is certified as USP.

BRB™ DM 10 by BRB International B.V. is comprised of Dimethicone. It is commonly used It is a Chemical Synthesis product. Key benefits in use include: Dry combing, Emolliency, Lubricity, Sensory enhancement, Silky feel, Smoothing, Soft feel, Spreadability, etc. Approved for use in DSL Listed (Canada), NZIoC Listed (New Zealand), TSCA Compliant, AICS Listed (Australia), IECIC Listed (China) and EC Cosing Listed (Europa).

NuSil Technology PCM -7914 is comprised of Dimethicone and Cyclopentasiloxane. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: Detangling, Lubricity, Shine and radiance, Silky feel and Soft feel.

Granlux® GAW-45 TZ by Granula Ltd. is comprised of Alumina, Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Hexyl laurate, etc. It is commonly used It is a Mineral based Key benefits in use include: Aesthetic enhancement and Color and look.

BRB™ 3839 by BRB International B.V. is comprised of Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone and Dimethiconol. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: Dry combing, Long lasting, Moisturizing, Silky feel, Soft feel and Wet combing.

TC-1210 is a mixture of dimethicone and amodimethicone. It's a colorless transparent fluid, easy to use. It can form lubricious and firm film on hair, deeply conditioning damaged hair, imparting hair moist, lubricious, soft and elegant feel. This product has excellent colorant fixatives and improves wet and dry compatibility. Ideal for application in hair conditioner, hair treatment mask, hair dye and hair oil.

MICAPOLY® UV is a range of composite materials based on muscovite mica and physical UV-filters. Micapoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped particles with a mica matrix and a double layer of nanofine Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide, which are sealed on the mica surfaces with a polymer. As Micapoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped, they adhere well on the skin and provide long lasting UV-protection. The particle size of Micapoly® UV Crystals is around 20 microns.

MICAPOLY® is a range of surface treated mica powders. Micapolys are suitable for all loose and pressed powder applications, in which they function as texturizers and fillers. They also have an anti-caking effect. Micapolys are available in a wide range of surface treatments so they allow to formulate products with various functionalities. Due to the selection of surface treatments, Micapolys complement our Colourmat® colors. Micapolys have good skin adherence as they are platelet shaped particles.

BRB SG 516 is a cross-linked silicone elastomer gel dispersed in dimethicone.

BNPoly® UV Crystals is a range of composite materials based on ultra soft Boron Nitride and Titanium Dioxide. Boron Nitride is texturizing powder with good hiding power, excellent compressibility and lubricious silky texture. BNPoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped particles where hexagonal boron nitride crystal is coated with double layer of ultrafine Titanium Dioxide and sealed with a polymer. As BNPoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped, they adhere well on the skin and provide long lasting UV-protection. They offer lower coefficients of friction resulting in a lubricious feel and silky texture. Upon application they create dielectric ceramic effect, which provides sheen on the skin.

Siliconyl Carnauba Milk (Wax #558B) is a stable <500nm wax dispersion with unique formulating advantages. This dispersion couples the properties of Carnauba Wax with Silicones to produce a multifunctional performance additive designed for cold formulating. Siliconyl Carnauba Milk has application as a film former and functions at low usage levels between 2% and 10%. Siliconyl Carnauba Milk improves barrier properties, water repellency, slip, and diminishes surface imperfections. It is ideal for use in mascaras, sun care, creams, lotions, and hair care.

Granlux® 922 is a dispersion of Alumina, Caprylyl silane and Dimethicone coated Titaniumdioxides as well as Polymethacrylate beads dispersed into Caprylic/Capric trigyceride, Polyhydroxystearic acid.1 % GranLux 922 typically provides 2 SPF.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1236 Silicone Fluid is a blend of a high molecular weight silicone polymer dispersed in a 5 centistroke polydimethylsiloxane fluid. In hair care products, it provides excellent wet and dry combing, improves softness, enhances shine, and provides improved manageability and conditioning. In skin care products, it imparts a soft, smooth velvety feel, provides excellent emolliency, imparts a durable film, and improves spreadability.

BRB™ DM 200 by BRB International B.V. is comprised of Dimethicone. It is commonly used It is a Chemical Synthesis product. Key benefits in use include: Dry combing, Emolliency, Lubricity, Silky feel, Smoothing, Soft feel, Spreadability, Water resistant, etc. Approved for use in DSL Listed (Canada), NZIoC Listed (New Zealand), TSCA Compliant, AICS Listed (Australia), IECIC Listed (China) and EC Cosing Listed (Europa).

A dispersion of ZnO in isodecyl neopentanoate. It has a high solid content and offers easy handling and good compatability with organic UV absorbers.

BNPoly® UV Crystals is a range of composite materials based on ultra soft Boron Nitride and Titanium Dioxide. Boron Nitride is texturizing powder with good hiding power, excellent compressibility and lubricious silky texture. BNPoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped particles where hexagonal boron nitride crystal is coated with double layer of ultrafine Titanium Dioxide and sealed with a polymer. As BNPoly® UV Crystals are platelet shaped, they adhere well on the skin and provide long lasting UV-protection. They offer lower coefficients of friction resulting in a lubricious feel and silky texture. Upon application they create dielectric ceramic effect, which provides sheen on the skin.

TALCPOLY® range consists of untreated and treated talc powders. They are available in different particle sizes and with a variety of surface treatments. Depending on their particle size, Talcpoly® range vary from almost transparent to quite white on application. Due to their surface characteristics, Talcpolys are easy to formulate with. Talcpolys are recommended for pressed and loose powder applications in which they improve pressability and skin adherence while offering softness. These Talcpoly® products are 10 micron sized (WL 10), but they are also available in 12 micron size (WL 12). In addition to standard sizes and surface treatments, Talcpolys can be custom tailored according to customer requests. Information on the surface treatments is available on our separate surface treatment guide.

MICAPOLY® is a range of surface treated mica powders. Micapolys are suitable for all loose and pressed powder applications, in which they function as texturizers and fillers. They also have an anti-caking effect. Micapolys are available in a wide range of surface treatments so they allow to formulate products with various functionalities. Due to the selection of surface treatments, Micapolys complement our Colourmat® colors. Micapolys have good skin adherence as they are platelet shaped particles.

TCS-10 is a low-viscosity linear dimethicone with a colorless transparent appearance, no odor. It can provide clear, non greasy feel and cause no irritation to skin. This product has high water resistance, high spreadability, low surface tension and resistant to high/low temperature. It's mainly applied in cosmetic and personal care products.

BRB TMS-30D is a blend of a dimethylsilicone polymer and a high molecular weight silicone resin. It has properties similar to a moderately high viscosity silicone oil but with superior water repellency.

Momentive Performance Materials AF9030 is a 30% antifoam emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane useful for defoaming aqueous systems. AF9030E may be used in both industrial and food grade applications.

CareSil™ CSF-3100 (100 cSt) by NuSil Technology is comprised of Dimethicone. It is commonly used It is a Chemical Synthesis product. Key benefits in use include: Emolliency, Gloss, Moisturizing, Non-tacky, Shine and radiance, Silky feel, Soft feel, Spreadability, etc.