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Gransil™ VX-406/LC

Gransil™ VX-406/LC is a water-soluble, opaque wax with the multifunctional roles of absorbent, sebum absorber, and moisturizing agent. This silicone offers advanced esthetics with its unique polymer structure, featuring a balanced ratio of lipophilic silicone to hydrophilic polyether, ensuring 100% water solubility without oil droplets or haziness. Ideal for skincare, serums, body washes, wipes, and non-woven formulations. Its benefits include lubricity, sensory and esthetic enhancement, moisturization, and occlusive properties

Brand: Gransil (159 products)

INCI Name: Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Functions: Absorbent, Moisturizing Agent, Sebum Absorber

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, After-Sun Repair, Imparts Lubricity, Long Wear, Low Melting Point, Moisturizing, Non-Tacky, Occlusive, Oil Rheology Modifier, Repairing, Sensory Enhancement, Skin Adhesion, Specific Sensory Performance, Stabilizing

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Absorbent,
Moisturizing Agent,
Sebum Absorber
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Aesthethic Enhancement,
After-Sun Repair,
Imparts Lubricity,
Long Wear,
Low Melting Point,
Moisturizing,
Non-Tacky,
Occlusive,
Oil Rheology Modifier,
Repairing,
Sensory Enhancement,
Skin Adhesion,
Specific Sensory Performance,
Stabilizing
Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora,
Plant-Based
Performance Highlights
  • Multifunctional water-soluble silicone wax that delivers a lubricious, silky feel to water-based products such as clear face toners, serums, gels, wipes/non-wovens and body washes
  • Distinguished from other commercial waxes by its crystal clear appearance when dissolved in water (at any concentration) and its excellent sensory esthetics
  • Unique design of the polymer structure, where a balanced ratio of lipophilic silicone to hydrophilic polyether provides 100% water solubility without oil droplets or a hazy appearance.
  • Moisturizing effect through occlusive silicone structure
  • Effective at low concentrations for cost value
Silicone Wax Key Benefits
  • Superb moisturization
  • Good adhesion and long wear on skin
  • Post-sun skin repair
  • Non-tacky skin feel
  • Enhanced sensory esthetics
  • Blister prevention and repair
  • Oil thickening and stabilizing
  • Low melting points

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Skin Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene,
Wipes, Tissue & Towel
Application Format
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Serum,
Wipes
Bath & Shower Applications
Body Wash
Personal Hygiene Applications
Hand Soap
Skin Care Applications
Facial Gel,
Skin Gel,
Skin Serums,
Skin Toners
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Wet Wipes
Formulation Guidelines
  • Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and aqueous systems
  • Applications include (but are not limited to) skincare, serums, body washes, and wipes/non-wovens formulations
  • Add to the aqueous phase of all emulsion types
  • Water-soluble, (water-clear) appearance when added to a clear solution

Properties

Physical Form
Solid,
Wax
Odor
Characteristic odor
Appearance
Translucent to opaque wax
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cyclohexasiloxane (D6) Contentmax. 1000ppm-
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Contentmax. 1000ppm-
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Contentmax. 1000ppm-
Melting Point26 - 32°C
Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven)98.00 - 100wt%AP-38 Grant Industries, Inc.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Pails
Packaging Information

18kg pail or 180kg drum