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BRB™ CM 56-S

A base fluid in a number of personal care products, with excellent spreading, easy rub-out and lubrication properties together with unique volatility characteristics.

Brand: BRB (72 products)

INCI Name: Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane

Functions: Antiperspirant, Solvent

Labeling Claims: Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: De-Odorizing, Non-Greasy Feel, Perspiration Control, Silky Feel, Soft Feel, Spreadability

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Silicones
INCI Name
Cyclohexasiloxane,
Cyclopentasiloxane
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Antiperspirant,
Solvent
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
AP/Deo Actives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Solvents & Carriers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
De-Odorizing,
Non-Greasy Feel,
Perspiration Control,
Silky Feel,
Soft Feel,
Spreadability
Labeling Claims
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Product Features
  • Makes very stable formulations
  • Low usage levels required
  • Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
Product Benefits
  • Imparts soft silky feel to the skin
  • Excellent spreading
  • Leaves no oily residue or build-up
  • Detackification
  • Excellent Non-greasy

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Nail Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format
Creams,
Gel,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Roll On,
Spray
AP/Deo Applications
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Hair Care Applications
Shampoos & Rinses
Nail Care Applications
Nail Polish
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion
Recommended Uses

Antiperspirants, deodorants, hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions and stick products, bath oils, sun tan and shaving products, make-up, nail polishes.

In sticks, BRB CM 56-S can give the right balance between volatility and spreading. BRB CM 56-S can be used as a volatile carrier and is compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients BRB CM 56-S has a Low surface tension

Usage Guidelines

BRB CM 56-S may be used alone or blended with other cosmetic fluids to provide a fluid base for a variety of cosmetic ingredients. It features good solubility in most anhydrous alcohols and in many cosmetic solvents. BRB CM 56-S is a volatile with appreciable vapor pressure at ambient temperature.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Odor
Characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (760mm Hg)217°C-
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Contentmax. 1.0%-
Flash Point77°C-
Freeze Pointmax. -50°C-
Melting Point-60°C-
Relative Density (25°C)1.398--
Specific Gravity (25°C)0.957--
Viscosity (25°C)6mm2 /s-
Water Content250ppm-

Technical Details & Test Data

Product Limitation

This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Canada,
USA
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA
Packaging Information

This product is available in pails, drums, IBC and road tankers. Samples are available in 250g packs.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Handling precautions

Care should be taken when handling volatile fluids at temperatures 10 °C below the quoted flash point. As with any combustible material containers should be kept tightly closed and away from heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition. A product safety data sheet should be obtained from your BRB office prior to use.

Usable life and storage

When stored at or below 25°C in the original unopened containers this product had a usable life of 30 months from the date of production. BRB will guarantee the usable life of this product until the date indicated on the packaging. BRB CM 56-S should be stored at 5°C above its freeze point. If the material does freeze on no account should a naked flame be used to melt the product.