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XIAMETER(TM) PMX-0344 Cyclosiloxane Blend is a blend of volatile polydimethylcyclosiloxane composed of cyclotetrasiloxane and cyclopentasiloxane. It can be used as a volatile carrier fluid with excellent spreading, easy rub out, silky skin feel, and good compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients. The product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy, and non-stinging.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-0345 Cyclosiloxane Blend is a volatile polydimethylcyclosiloxane composed of cyclohexasiloxane and cyclopentasiloxane. It can be used as a volatile carrier fluid with excellent spreading, easy rub out, silky skin feel, and good compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients. The product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy, and non-stinging.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-0245 Cyclopentasiloxane is a volatile polydimethylcyclosiloxane composed mainly of cyclopentasiloxane. It can be used as a volatile carrier fluid with excellent spreading, easy rub out, silky skin feel, and good compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients. The product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy, and non-stinging.

DOWSIL(TM) 2-2078 Fluid is a liquid amino phenyl silicone resin designed to deliver long lasting shine, heat protection, and color protection in hair care applications. It can also provide straightening enhancement when used in lye relaxers. DOWSIL™ 2-2078 can also improve the substantivity of lip sticks and nail varnishes.

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-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 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.

Cosmetic Ingredient MultiFunctional G is a non-hygroscopic derivative of castor oil that imparts a high degree of thixotropic thickening in cosmetics mineral, vegetable and silicones oils, as well as low-polarity aliphatic solvents. Cosmetic Ingredient MultiFunctional G provides thixotropy and imparts good pay-off in stick products; improves product stability when used in the oil phase of emulsions, and can be used as a binder in pressed powder formulations.

DiTech Anionic Surfactant A is a concentrated sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) with excellent foaming, cleaning and emulsifying properties. Advisable for several applications.

Cosmetic Ingredient Effect Pigment C Aurous are effect pigments based on UltraThin Pigment (UTP) Technology. The pigments provide a vivid and intense appearance. They come in a range of natural gold shades.

Cosmetic Ingredient UV Absorber A is a white or pale yellow powder. It is used in bath products, makeup products, hair products, sunscreens and skin care products to protect cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration by absorbing, reflecting, or scattering UV rays. When used as a sunscreen ingredient, Benzophenone-4 protects the skin from UV rays.

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MAPROSYL® 30-MP is a mild, soap-like detergent renowned for its outstanding wetting and foaming characteristics. MAPROSYL® 30-MP delivers efficient detergency and good rinsing properties, displaying compatibility with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants. This product is particularly suited for apac formulations.

MAPROSYL® 30-B is a mild detergent derived from natural fatty acids and n-methyl glycine (sarcosine). It's cold-processable and soap-like, with excellent wetting and foaming properties. It's versatile in various applications, including detergency, and can work alongside anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants.

Avalure™ UR 450 polymer is a water-dispersible film-forming polymer that produces water-resistant films for mascara, nail polish, and liquid makeup applications. It features the ability to disperse pigments effectively, providing high gloss in the finished products. Additionally, it promotes a uniform distribution of organic UV filters, enhancing the protective properties of the cosmetics.

Avalure™ AC 120 polymer is a water-dispersible film-forming polymer that produces water-resistant films for mascara, nail polish, and liquid makeup applications. It is preserved with a blend of methylparaben, benzyl alcohol, and propylene glycol. This polymer offers high-gloss finishes and can be easily removed with soap and water.

BELSIL® P 1101 is a silicone-organic hybrid material that is available as a 50% solution in denatured ethanol. It serves as a hair styling and conditioning polymer, effectively blending the strong holding capabilities of a hair styling resin with the desirable properties of silicone, such as softness and silkiness. BELSIL® P 1101 is suitable for use in various formulations, including aerosols, pump sprays, and balm/gel-type products.

BELSIL® TMS 803 is a co-hydrolysis product derived from tetraalkoxysilane (Q unit) and trimethylethoxysilane (M unit). Its chemical structure forms a three-dimensional network of polysilic acid units, which are endblocked with trimethylsilyl groups. There are residual ethoxy and hydroxy functionalities present. This product is a white powder manufactured to be substantially free of aromatic solvents like toluene. With its low content of fine dust particles and uniform particle size, BELSIL® TMS 803 demonstrates excellent rheological properties, particularly in terms of flowability. It can be blended with polydimethylsiloxanes for compounding purposes.

BELSIL® R 220 is a solid phenyl silicone resin primarily designed as a film former for color cosmetic applications, with a specific focus on nail polish. It combines the desirable film-forming properties of silicone resins with a remarkable high gloss and shine. Thanks to the presence of phenyl groups, BELSIL® R 220 achieves a significantly higher level of gloss compared to standard silicone resins. Moreover, when compared to other phenylated silicone resins, BELSIL® R 220 exhibits improved solubility, particularly in solvents commonly utilized in nail polish formulations like ethyl acetate and butyl acetate.

FERMOPURE® L-Cysteine Pharma Endotox Hydrochloride Monohydrate is a white or nearly white crystalline powder or colorless crystals. L-Cysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid and is one of the 20 amino acids. It is unique among amino acids as it contains sulfur, along with methionine. WACKER has innovatively developed a new production method for this amino acid using fermentation, utilizing non-animal and non-human raw materials.

FERMOPURE® L-Cystine Pharma is a white or almost white, crystalline powder that dissolves in dilute solutions of alkali hydroxides. It is the amino acid dimer formed when a pair of L-Cysteine molecules are joined by a disulfide bond through oxidation. L-Cysteine is one of the 20 natural amino acids and, along with methionine, is the only one that contains sulfur. WACKER has developed a new production method for L-Cystine via fermentation using non-animal and non-human raw materials.

FERMOPURE® L-Cysteine Pharma FB is available as a white powder or colorless crystals. L-Cysteine is a sulfur-containing natural amino acid and is one of the 20 amino acids essential for human health. Along with methionine, L-Cysteine is the only amino acid that contains sulfur. WACKER has developed an innovative production method for this amino acid using fermentation, utilizing non-animal and non-human raw materials.

FERMOPURE® L-Cysteine Pharma Hydrochloride Monohydrate is a white or nearly white crystalline powder or colorless crystals. L-Cysteine is one of the 20 natural amino acids and, along with methionine, it is the only one that contains sulfur. WACKER has pioneered a new production method for this amino acid through fermentation using non-animal and non-human raw materials.

BELSIL® eco TMS 803 is a co-hydrolysis product derived from tetraalkoxysilane (Q unit) and trimethylethoxysilane (M unit). Its chemical structure forms a three-dimensional network of polysilic acid units, which are capped with trimethylsilyl groups. Some residual ethoxy and hydroxy functionalities are also present. This product is based on renewable raw materials and adheres to the "TÜV NORD Standard REDcert²." It is a white powder that is manufactured to be largely free of aromatic solvents like toluene. It possesses excellent rheological properties thanks to its low content of fine dust particles and uniform particle size distribution, ensuring good flowability. Additionally, BELSIL® eco TMS 803 can be blended with polydimethylsiloxanes.

BELSIL® PMS MK Powder is a solid silicone resin that is free from solvents. This silicone resin is extensively cross-linked and is mainly employed for its ability to form films. It offers enhanced water resistance and serves as a valuable processing aid in pigment grinding and pressed powder applications. Additionally, it prevents agglomeration and preserves the smooth flow of loose powder products, making it particularly advantageous for powder-filling devices.

BELSIL® SPR 45 VP is a solvent-free phenyl silicone resin specifically designed as a film former for cosmetic applications. It combines the desirable film-forming properties of silicone resins with a remarkable high gloss and shine. The presence of phenyl groups contributes to its high refractive index, resulting in up to 50% higher gloss compared to standard silicone resins.

MASESTER® E6000 is crafted from palm-based oils, this unique compound results from the reaction of fractionated fatty acids, primarily caprylic and capric acids, with refined glycerine. Its diverse applications span the realm of personal care, including AP/Deo, Baby Care, Bath and Shower, Color Cosmetics, Hair Care, Nail Care, Skin Care, Sun Care, and Treatment Products. In the realm of Personal Hygiene, it lends its efficacy to Wipes, tissue, and Towel solutions.

Gelest Ultramarine Pink SS (PIA-SSA) is a surface-treated pink ultramarine pigment. This pigment is used to create clean, bright shades and soft pastels for long-wear eye makeup and powders. It is more cost-effective than other organic pigments and is used in various color cosmetic formulations. This pigment imparts the excellent wetting properties of the shorter-chain silanes with a more emollient skin feel in powders and dispersed systems.

Gelest Sericite HS (SAA-HSA) is a white to off-white powder treated with disodium carboxyethyl siliconate. This pigment is used in various color cosmetic formulations. The hydrophilic treatment allows for superior dispersion in water for high loading. This pigment has a higher tinting strength and a reduced tendency for color flotation and plate-out.

Gelest Titanium Dioxide SF (WIA-SFA) is a white powder treated with triethoxysilylpropyl acetyl hydroxyprolinate. This hydrophilic, amino acid-treated pigment improves the skin's affinity and increases its moisture-binding capability. This skin-friendly pigment is recommended for use in various color cosmetic formulations.

Gelest Black Iron Oxide SF (BIA-SFA) is a black iron oxide powder treated with triethoxysilylpropyl acetyl hydroxyprolinate. This hydrophilic, amino acid-treated pigment improves the skin's affinity and increases its moisture-binding capability. This skin-friendly pigment is recommended for use in various color cosmetic formulations.

Gelest Ultramarine Violet SR (VIB-SRA) is a surface-treated violet ultramarine pigment. This pigment is used to create clean, bright shades and soft pastels for long-wear eye makeup and powders. It is more cost-effective than other organic pigments and is used in various color cosmetic formulations. This pigment is coated with a hydroxyl-terminated silsesquioxane network, which improves adhesion to skin and hair.

Gelest Ultramarine Violet SS (VIB-SSA) is a surface-treated violet ultramarine pigment. This pigment is used to create clean, bright shades and soft pastels for long-wear eye makeup and powders. It is more cost-effective than other organic pigments and is used in various color cosmetic formulations. This pigment imparts the excellent wetting properties of the shorter-chain silanes with a more emollient skin feel in powders and dispersed systems.

Gelest Chromium Oxide Green TC (GIA-TCA) is a green powder treated with triethoxycaprylylsilane. This alkyl silane coating provides a very hydrophobic surface that increases the ease of particle dispersion in natural and synthetic fluids and helps stabilize particles in emulsion systems.

Gelest Ultramarine Blue TC (LIA-TCA) is a surface-treated blue ultramarine pigment. This pigment is used to create clean, bright shades and soft pastels for long-wear eye makeup and powders. It is more cost-effective than other organic pigments and is used in various color cosmetic formulations. This pigment is coated with an alkyl silane, which provides a hydrophobic coating that increases the ease of particle dispersion in natural and synthetic fluids and helps stabilize particles in emulsion systems.

Gelest Talc SF (TA7-SFA) is a white to off-white powder treated with triethoxysilylpropyl acetyl hydroxyprolinate. This hydrophilic, amino acid-treated pigment improves the skin's affinity and increases its moisture-binding capability. This skin-friendly pigment is used to enhance the esthetics of various color cosmetics.