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Silsense™ Bio 5 Emollient

SilSense™ Bio 5 emollient is a naturally-derived, biodegradable highly pure and volatile emollient to be used as a silicone alternative to Cyclopentasiloxane D5 in leave-on applications, with similar performance and sensory feel. Suitable for Color Care, Skin Care, Sun Care, Hair Care and Hair Color.

Brand: Silsense® (6 products)

INCI Name: C9-12 Alkane

Functions: Emollient

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Kosher, Naturally Derived, Organic, Silicone Alternative, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China), COSMOS, ECOCERT, Halal, ISO 16128, Kosher, Organic Certified, RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil, RSPO MassBalance Certified

Benefit Claims: Allows Clear Formulas, Barrier Function Improvement, Color Protection, Compatibility, Conditioning, Dry Feel, Dust Reduction, Ease of Formulation, Easy To Use, Emolliency, Enhanced Shelf Life, Flow Enhancement, Frizz Control, Good Coverage, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Hair Conditioning, Hair Protection, Hair Softening, High Purity, High Shear Resistance, Improves Dispersion, Improves Hair Volume, Improves Scalp Health, Irritation Reduction, Light Feel, Long Shelf Life, Low Color, Moisture Retention, Moisturizing, Non-Greasy Feel, Non-Sticky, Non-Tacky, Pigment Wetting, Prevents Agglomeration, Prevents Hair Breakage, Scalp Protection Effect, Shine & Radiance, Skin Microbiome Friendly, Smooth Feel, Smoothing, Soft Feel, Specific Sensory Performance, Spreadability, Static Reduction, Superior Skin Feel, Transfer Resistant, Volatile, Volumizing, pH Balancing

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Hydrocarbons
INCI Name
C9-12 Alkane
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emollient
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Allows Clear Formulas,
Barrier Function Improvement,
Color Protection,
Compatibility,
Conditioning,
Dry Feel,
Dust Reduction,
Ease of Formulation,
Easy To Use,
Emolliency,
Enhanced Shelf Life,
Flow Enhancement,
Frizz Control,
Good Coverage,
Good Dry Combing,
Good Wet Combing,
Hair Conditioning,
Hair Protection,
Hair Softening,
High Purity,
High Shear Resistance,
Improves Dispersion,
Improves Hair Volume,
Improves Scalp Health,
Irritation Reduction,
Light Feel,
Long Shelf Life,
Low Color,
Moisture Retention,
Moisturizing,
Non-Greasy Feel,
Non-Sticky,
Non-Tacky,
Pigment Wetting,
Prevents Agglomeration,
Prevents Hair Breakage,
Scalp Protection Effect,
Shine & Radiance,
Skin Microbiome Friendly,
Smooth Feel,
Smoothing,
Soft Feel,
Specific Sensory Performance,
Spreadability,
Static Reduction,
Superior Skin Feel,
Transfer Resistant,
Volatile,
Volumizing,
pH Balancing
Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Halal,
Kosher,
Naturally Derived,
Organic,
Silicone Alternative,
Sustainable,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,
Vegan
Products Features and Benefits

This product has following features and Benefits;

  • Compatible with pigments and other organics
  • Contains properties of silicones and natural waxes
  • De-dusting agent for powder bleaches
  • Easy to formulate - post addition to formulas possible
  • Easy-to-use in formulations
  • Effective for make-up removal
  • Enhances conditioning in hair care products
  • Excellent skin feel
  • Good pigment dispersion
  • Improve transfer resistance in make-up
  • Improved application properties of skin care products
  • Improved moisture retention
  • Improved scalp barrier function
  • Improved wet and dry combing properties in hair care products
  • Improves application properties of skin care products
  • Improves spreading and coverage of products
  • Light sensory with smooth and dry after-feel
  • Non-greasy and reduces tack
  • Protects hair during coloring process
  • Provides moisturization to the scalp
  • Reduces agglomeration of powders
  • Reduces hair breakage
  • Smooths hair fiber, even in high pH systems
  • Suitable for use in clear systems
  • Superior softening, conditioning and anti-static properties
  • Useful in clear systems

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Oil,
Powder,
Rinse Off,
Stick
AP/Deo Applications
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Color Cosmetic Applications
Foundation,
Lip Care Products,
Lipstick
Hair Care Applications
Hair Bleach,
Hair Color,
Hair Oil,
Hair Styling Products,
Hair Treatment & Repair
Skin Care Applications
After Shaves,
Anti-Aging Products,
Around Eye Cream,
Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Make Up Remover,
Skin Gel,
Skin Lotion
Sun Care Applications
After Sun Products

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Random Coil Index1.00
N-nitroso Compounds100%
Flash Point65°C
Viscosity (at 40°C)max. 20.5mm²/s
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 0.1mgKOH/gISO 660
Colormax. 20APHAASTM D 1209
Refractive Index (at 20°C) 1.415 - 1.435Internal
Water Contentmax. 0.15%ISO 8354

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
CFDA Compliant (China),
COSMOS,
ECOCERT,
Halal,
ISO 16128,
Kosher,
Organic Certified,
RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil,
RSPO MassBalance Certified

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

This product is available in Drum and Pail

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Information

Store in closed containers. Do not freeze.

Shelf Life Information

Recommended retest period is 730 days from the date of manufacture.