BRB™ Caprylyl Methicone

BRB Caprylyl Methicone is a caprylyl branched trisiloxane specifically developed for its good compatibility with many organic cosmetic ingredients.

Brand: BRB (72 products)

INCI Name: Caprylyl Methicone

Functions: Carrier, Occlusive, SPF Booster

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, Color & Look, Good Coverage, Light Feel, Moisturizing, Non-Greasy Feel, Non-Occlusive, Non-Tacky, Shine & Radiance, Silky Feel, Smoothing, Spreadability, Sun Protection, UV Protection

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
Product Features
  • Good compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
  • Low viscosity and moderate volatility
  • Lowers surface tension of organic oils
Product Benefits
  • Improve spreadability and provide smooth silky light feel
  • Reduce tackiness, greasiness and stickiness
  • Enhance sensory of natural ingredients
  • Keep skin moisturized with no occlusive effect
  • Excellent pigment dispersant
  • Great ability to distribute UV filters: SPF booster

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Baby Care Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Recommended Uses
  • BRB Caprylyl Methicone can be used as a carrier and dispersing medium for powders and pigments.
  • It has a wide range of personal care applications such as skin care and sun care products, color cosmetics or leave-on Hair Care applications.
Usage Guidelines

BRB Caprylyl Methicone can be added directly into the oil phase and mixed until solved or dispersed evenly.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Odorless
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 107°C-
Melting Pointmax. -20.00°C-
Refractive Index1.413--
Specific Gravity0.84--
Viscosity3cSt-

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility Profile

BRB International B.V. BRB Caprylyl Methicone Solubility Profile

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA