Products in Hair Care: Dimethicone

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 500,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer that is primarily used for foam control in nonaqueous processes. In petroleum processing, it provides effective foam control at extremely low dosage levels. This product is also suitable for use in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair and adds softness, smoothness, and gloss.

DOWSIL(TM) FA 4003 DM Silicone Acrylate is a blend of approximately 40% of acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxy-methacrylate copolymer in 2 cSt polydimethylsiloxane. After the polydimethylsiloxane evaporates, the high-molecular-weight silicone acrylate copolymer forms a film on the skin, providing long-lasting cosmetic wear, an SPF boost, and comfort to wear.

DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a high clarity gel combining the unique sensory with improved thickening and compatibility performance. The product is ideal for use in make up primers, color cosmetics/make up, and skin care products. Features & Benefits Clear cross-linked silicone elastomer gel delivered in Dimethicone Good compatibility with some organic and silicones oils Low color High clarity Less balling¹ Improved viscosity retention upon dilution¹ Acts as a thickening agent for silicone fluids ¹Compared to DOWSIL™ EL-9240 Silicone Elastomer Blend and DOWSIL™ 9045 Silicone Elastomer Blend.

DOWSIL(TM) 9546 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of crosslinked silicone elastomers in cyclopentasiloxane and high molecular weight linear silicone. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin. DOWSIL™ 9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend can be used as a thickening agent in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion is a non-ionic emulsion supplied at 60% silicone content. The emulsion contains a blend of ultra-high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane and high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane. XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion delivers conditioning, shine, and sensory benefits in shampoos and conditioners. It can also be used in shower gels to provide emolliency, creamier foam, and a silky smooth after feel on skin.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 50 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It spreads easily on both skin and hair, and it imparts a soft and velvety feel in personal care applications.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It spreads easily on both skin and hair, and it imparts a soft and velvety feel in personal care applications.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 600,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer that is primarily used for foam control in nonaqueous processes. In petroleum processing, it provides effective foam control at extremely low dosage levels. This product is also suitable for use in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair and adds softness, smoothness, and gloss.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1413 Fluid is an ultra-high viscosity dimethicone delivered in a low viscosity dimethicone carrier fluid. In hair applications it provides smoothness, slipperiness, and heat protection. In skin care applications this product provides film barrier properties with a long lasting lubricious and velvety skin feel.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 500 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It spreads easily on both skin and hair, and it imparts a soft and velvety feel in personal care applications.

DOWSIL(TM) 3901 Liquid Satin Blend is a mixture of a high molecular weight polymer in dimethicone. This product is a film former as well as a sensory and texture enhancer. It has benefits for hair conditioning, hair protection, and combing in hair care applications, and moisturization and sun protection in skin care applications.

DOWSIL(TM) CB-3046 Fluid is an optimized blend of silicones specifically developed to provide a variety of benefits in hair care including shine, frizz control, heat protection, curl definition, and improved styling. It has been designed for leave-in conditioners such as creams, lotions, cuticle coats, pomades and non-aerosol sprays.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1418 Fluid is a blend of an ultra-high viscosity polydimethicone in an intermediate viscosity dimethicone. This product provides enhanced wet and dry combing and hair conditioning benefits. It is used in hair care, skin care, sun care, color cosmetics, and antiperspirant/deodorant applications.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 2 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading and unique volatility characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless and non-greasy.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1503 Fluid is an ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol delivered in a non-volatile dimethicone carrier fluid. In hair applications it provides smoothness, slipperiness, and heat protection. In skin care applications this product provides film barrier properties with a long lasting lubricious and velvety skin feel.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 5 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It is commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. This product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Being a commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluid, it typically contains trace amounts of impurities.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 10 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics and soft feel. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1403 Fluid is a clear solution of ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol fluid in a low-viscosity dimethicone fluid. This product is suitable for vegans as it does not contain ingredients of animal origin. It is a silicone gum blend designed for hair care. It has a wide range of applications, including hand and body lotions, protective creams, color cosmetics, shower gels, sun creams and lotions, and moisturizing creams and lotions.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12,500 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer manufactured to yield essentially linear polymers in a wide range of viscosities. The viscosities generally used in formulating polishes are in the range of 100 to 30,000 cSt. It is preferable to use a blend of a low-viscosity fluid and a high-viscosity fluid (e.g. 3 parts XIAMETER(TM) PMX- 200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt and 1 part XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12,500 cSt) to obtain optimum results in terms of ease of application and depth of gloss. The low-viscosity silicone fluid acts as a lubricant to make polish application and rubout easier, whereas the high-viscosity silicone fluid produces a greater depth of gloss. Since these polymers are inherently water-repellent, they will cause water to bead up on a treated surface rather than penetrate the polish film.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluids, such as XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt, typically contain trace amounts of impurities.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 300,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer used in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair, and adds softness, smoothness and gloss.

DOWSIL(TM) PMX-1507 Fluid is an ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol delivered in a volatile dimethicone carrier fluid. In hair applications it provides smoothness, slipperiness, and heat protection. In skin care applications this product provides film barrier properties with a long lasting lubricious and velvety skin feel.

DOWSIL(TM) EL-9240 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a clear to slightly translucent cross-linked silicone elastomer gel delivered in a volatile dimethicone carrier fluid. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin. DOWSIL(TM) EL-9240 Silicone Elastomer Blend can also be used as a thickening agent in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1411 Fluid is an ultra-high viscosity dimethicone delivered in a volatile cyclopentasiloxane carrier fluid. In hair applications it provides smoothness, slipperiness, and heat protection. In skin care applications this product provides film barrier properties with a long lasting lubricious and velvety skin feel.

DOWSIL(TM) CF-9245 Silicone Elastomer Blend is lower in viscosity compared to other silicone elastomer blends like DOWSIL(TM) 9041 Silicone Elastomer Blend. This product contains both volatile and non-volatile carriers and is used in skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care applications.

DOWSIL(TM) EL-9140 DM Silicone Elastomer Blend is a clear to slightly translucent cross-linked silicone elastomer gel delivered in a volatile dimethicone carrier fluid. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin. DOWSIL(TM) EL-9140 DM Silicone Elastomer Blend can also be used as a thickening agent in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

DOWSIL(TM) 9566 Silicone Elastomer Blend offers a range of features and benefits that make it an ideal choice for various cosmetic applications. This blend provides a silky feel upon application and is easy to incorporate into formulations. It has a translucent paste-gel consistency, which imparts a matte look to products and reduces tackiness, resulting in increased smoothness on the skin.

ACULYN(TM) 2051 Rheology Modifier is an inverse (water-in-oil) emulsion of sodium polyacrylate in dimethicone. This emulsion contains two surfactants, one to stabilize the thickening agent and the other to help bring the polymer into contact with the aqueous phase of the formulation. When the product is added to water, the polymer expands into the water phase to thicken and give stability to the preparation. As the formulation thickens, the oil-phase ingredients are emulsified and stabilized.

MultiTech MultiFunctional I is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer manufactured to yield essentially linear polymers in a wide range of viscosities. The viscosities generally used in formulating polishes are in the range of 100 to 30,000 cSt. It is preferable to use a blend of a low-viscosity fluid and a high-viscosity fluid (e.g. 3 parts MultiTech MultiFunctional I and 1 partMultiTech MultiFunctional I to obtain optimum results in terms of ease of application and depth of gloss. The low-viscosity silicone fluid acts as a lubricant to make polish application and rubout easier, whereas the high-viscosity silicone fluid produces a greater depth of gloss. Since these polymers are inherently water-repellent, they will cause water to bead up on a treated surface rather than penetrate the polish film.

BELSIL® DM 1000000 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a dimethicone with a high viscosity of 1000000 mm²/s. It exhibits low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Its flexible polymer backbone grants it high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen. This permeability enables the skin to respire.

BELSIL® DM 1000 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is known for its low surface tension and high spreading coefficient. Dimethicones, like BELSIL® DM 1000, have a flexible polymer backbone that enables them to have high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen. This property allows the skin to breathe and maintain its natural respiration.

BELSIL® DM 100 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It exhibits characteristics of low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Dimethicones, including BELSIL® DM 100, possess a flexible polymer backbone that enables them to have high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen. This property allows the skin to breathe and maintain natural respiration.

BELSIL® DM 12500 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a dimethicone with a viscosity of 12500 mm²/s. It is characterized by low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Due to their flexible polymer backbone, dimethicones have high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen, allowing the skin to respire.

BELSIL® eco GB 1020 is a blend of low-viscosity dimethicones and a high-molecular-weight dimethiconol. This unique composition combines the beneficial properties of both low-viscosity fluids and the extremely high-viscosity dimethiconol. The excellent spreading ability of the low-viscosity dimethicones ensures an effective distribution of the high-viscosity conditioning agent, dimethiconol. Moreover, BELSIL® eco GB 1020 is derived from renewable raw materials and is certified according to the "TÜV NORD Standard REDcert²."

BELSIL® DM 10 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is known for its low surface tension and high spreading coefficient. Dimethicones, like BELSIL® DM 10, have a flexible polymer backbone that enables high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen. This property allows the skin to breathe and maintain its natural respiration.

BELSIL® DM 100000 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a dimethicone with a viscosity of 100,000 mm²/s, characterized by low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Due to its flexible polymer backbone, this dimethicone has high permeability to gasses (e.g. water, vapor, oxygen), which allows respiration of the skin.