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MIRASIL™ DMCO

MIRASIL™ DMCO is a silicone polyether copolymer surfactant with saturated covalent bonds. It provides a wide range of benefits as a wetting agent or emulsifier in personal care formulations. Benefits Anti-irritant Cleansing Imparts lubricity Reduces irritation Soft feel Spreadability Features Foam enhancement Foam stability Good wetting properties Applications Hair care - Improves spreading, reduces irritation of surfactants, and stabilizes foams Skin care - Leaves a soft feel and reduces irritation of soap to skin Toileteries - Improves the foam and lubricity of shaving creams

Brand: MIRASIL (62 products)

INCI Name: PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier, Slip Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Water Repellent, Wetting Agent

Benefit Claims: Anti-Irritant, Cleansing, Foam Enhancement, Foam Stability, Good Wetting Properties, Imparts Lubricity, Irritation Reduction, Soft Feel, Spreadability

Synonyms: Polysiloxanes, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Silanes,
Silicones
Chemical Name
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated
INCI Name
PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone
Ingredient Origin
Synthetic
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Cleansing Agent,
Emulsifier,
Slip Agent,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Water Repellent,
Wetting Agent
CAS No.
68937-55-3
EC No.
614-823-3
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Film Formers,
Sensory Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Anti-Irritant,
Cleansing,
Foam Enhancement,
Foam Stability,
Good Wetting Properties,
Imparts Lubricity,
Irritation Reduction,
Soft Feel,
Spreadability

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Serum,
Spray
Hair Care Applications
Hair Spray,
Hair Styling Products,
Shaving Cream
Skin Care Applications
Shaving Cream
Recommended Use Levels
  • Hair care : hair spray use levels 0.5 – 1%.
    MIRASIL™ DMCO improves spreading, reduces irritation of surfactants and stabilizes foams.
  • Skin care : recommended use levels 0.1 – 3%.
    MIRASIL™ DMCO leaves a soft feel and reduces irritation of soap to skin.
  • Toileteries : shaving creams recommended use levels 0.2 – 3%
    MIRASIL™ DMCO improves the foam and lubricity.
  • MIRASIL™ DMCO may decrease significantly the viscosity in some rinse-off cleansing formulations.
Instruction of Use

MIRASIL™ DMCO is generally combined with other water soluble ingredients, water phase, to create cosmetics and personal care.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Odor
None to slight characteristic of fruity alcohol
Appearance
Limpid liquid to slightly hazy
Partially Miscible In
Isopropyl Palmitate, Decyl Oleate, Propylene Glycol
Soluble in
Water, Ethanol, Ethyl Acetate, Isopropyl Myristate, Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, Isopropyl Adipate, Polyoxyethylenated Oleic Glycerides, C12-C15 alcohol Benzoate, Ethylene Glycol Diacetate, Phenoxy-2 ethanol
Immiscible In
Almond oil, Ethylene glycol, Glycerol, Peanut oil, Polyethylene glycol 300, Vaseline oil
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value (10% in Water / IPA 40/60)approx. 5.5--
Cloud Point (10%)approx. 45°C-
Dry Contentapprox. 100%-
Flash Pointapprox. 180°CClosed Cup
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.446 - 1.450--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)approx. 1036kg/m3-
Surface Tension (at 25°C)approx. 23mN/m-
Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 1750mm2/s-

Packaging & Availability

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

MIRASIL™ DMCO is available in

  • Drum of 200 KG (441 LB)
  • Drum of 25 KG (55.13 LB)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage & Shelf Life

When stored in its original packaging:

MIRASIL™ DMCO may be stored at temperatures between -20°C / -4°F and 50°C / 122°F for up to 36 months from its date of manufacturing.