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Silform™ HyFlex emulsion is a hybrid silicone-organic acrylate in the form of a mini-emulsion.  Silform™ Hyflex delivers a film that is flexible and water resistant with excellent mechanical strength and elasticity. Those film properties make it possible to formulate comfortable long-wear foundations and smudge resistance mascaras. In styling products, such as mousses, gels, creams and sprays, Silform™ Hyflex delivers natural hold and curl definition with a unique soft feel.

SF96® 50 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Velvesil™ DM Silicone is a patented and unique multi-functional silicone copolymer network. Velvesil DM silicone helps deliver consumer-perceivable enhanced sensory benefits in skin care and color cosmetic formulations. It spreads easily on the skin leaving an exquisite, long-lasting silky feel.

SF96® 100 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Velvesil Plus gel is an easy to process and readily emulsifiable silicone crosspolymer gel. It has excellent compatibility with many organic materials and can help enhance the sensory performance of a wide range of personal care products. It is the latest addition to Momentive Performance Materials’ proprietary silicone crosspolymer gel technology.

SF96® 350 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Silsoft™ Q is a cationic silicone terpolymer. Its unique phase behavior with water relates to excellent lubricity in wet combing and unique softening performance benefits. This product is a very versatile candidate to consider for a broad range of hair care applications. It has also demonstrated unique sensory attributes in shower and bath products by modifying lather properties and providing a differentiated after-wash skin feel.

Silopren™ LSR 2540 is a two-component liquid silicone rubber especially developed for the coating of textiles and glassfibre fabrics.Key Features and BenefitsVulcanisates consisting of Silopren™ LSR 2540 are distinguished by the following properties: low viscosity excellent thermal stability high stability and flexibility at low temperatures good rubber-like properties long service life at dynamic stress high stability to ozone and ultraviolet light outstanding resistance to aging excellent dielectric behavior over a wide range of temperatures not readily combustible, does not melt or drip easy pigmentable with the LSR Color Pastes Potential ApplicationsBecause of the outstanding properties Silopren™ LSR 2540 is particularly suitable for the following applications: textile coating for protective suits or conveyor belts, coating of glasfibre fabric sleeves, coating of fabrics for compensators, tents and other technical applications s.o.

Tospearl™ 3000A Silicone Resin provides an exceptional feel to skin when incorporated into a variety of cosmetic formulations. Its benefits include excellent lubricity of skin lotions and lipsticks, reduction of powder agglomeration in pressed powders, good spreadability in skin creams and soft focus effects. Soft focus results in reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles through the use of facial lotions and color cosmetics.

Silsoft™ 1215 is a blend of Dimethiconol, a high molecular weight silicone polymer and Cyclopentasiloxane, a low molecular weight volatile silicone. The cyclic silicone acts as a volatile carrier, spreading the high molecular weight silicone uniformly across a surface, and then volatilizing to leave a thin film of silicone. This product offers a number of performance attributes for personal care products, especially a unique smooth, non-greasy feel.

Silsoft™ ETS Trisiloxane is a highly volatile linear siloxane that provides an outstanding sensory experience. It spreads easily and rapidly and feels dry and light upon application. As a multifunctional raw material, it can help build personal care products that provide highly valued sensory benefits.

Silopren™ FSL 7651 by Momentive Performance Materials is comprised of Silicone Elastomer. It is commonly used as Molding Resin for a variety of applications. It is available in Liquid form.

Silsoft™ A+ Conditioning Agent can help provide excellent conditioning to damaged hair. It's a surfactant-free emulsion of an Amino (AB)n multiblock copolymer silicone with an optimal hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance. It typically has enhanced deposition onto damaged hair compared to traditional amino silicones, therefore, offering better performance at same active levels.

Silsoft™ CLX-E is a conditioning agent for hair care applications. It can help protect hair from damage and restore damaged hair to a healthy, more youthful state that is comparable to the quality of hair at the root. This product is recommended for smoothing and repairing hair care products, thermal hair straightening/curling products, color protection, thermal protection, shine spray, and ethnic hair care applications.

CoatOSil™ MP 200 silane promotes adhesion in a broad range of applications via multiple epoxy and silane groups on each oligomer chain. Its gamma-gylcidoxy propyl epoxide ring reacts with many organic groups while its alkoxy silane groups promote adhesion to inorganic substrates. Condensation of its silanol groups can also provide crosslinks between polymer chains.

Silquest™ A-1387 Silane is a Silicone Release Coating.

Silform™ Flexible Resin can help provide the unusual combination of comfort and long-lasting wearability in personal care formulations. It's a film-forming, silicone MT resin that mimics the movement of skin for a comfortable, non-tightening feel. It can help improve the comfort of traditional MQ resins, without impacting their excellent transfer resistance.

CoatOSil™ T-Cure Silane Oligomer may be useful in the development of coating formulations where reactivity with a mercapto silane is desired. This patented oligomer is low in odor compared to standard mercapto silanes and can display a trio of reactive chemistries. In addition to thiol groups, silanol and diols are generated upon the hydrolysis of the silane. It behaves as a reactive diluent within a coating formulation, and is recommended for industrial maintenance applications, automotive, appliance, and coil applications; epoxy primers for metals and flooring, and aurospace and automotive refinishing applications.

Silquest™ A-1100 silane coupling agent, gamma- Aminopropyltriethoxysilane, a versatile amino-functional coupling agent may be an excellent candidate for use in a range of broad applications to provide superior bonding between inorganic substrates and organic polymers.

CoatOSil™ 3501 coatings additive is the Momentive Performance Materials most powerful friction reducing agent, providing the maximum in coefficient of friction (COF) reduction for radiation-cured formulations in its portfolio of coatings additives. And this additive isn’t one-dimensional; it also functions as an extremely effective defoamer, especially in aqueous systems. And it enhances slip and mar resistance in waterborne, water-reducible and conventional and high-solids solvent systems.

Silquest™ VS-604 silane typically provides excellent performance in the potentially cost-effective production of moisture crosslinkable silylated polyolefin compounds. It is a modified vinyltrimethoxysilane that may be considered for use in the manufacture of pipe, wire and cable and industrial goods.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1642 Silicone Fluid is a white, C30-45 alkyl modified silicone wax with 60-70C melting point in a pastille form. It is designed as a multifunctional ingredient that may deliver thickening, structuring and compatibilizing benefits in skin, hair, personal hygiene and color cosmetics. SF1642 silicone alkyl copolymer also functions as a thickening agent for both oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions. Additionally, it offers excellent lubricity and skin feel.

SF96® 500 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Silopren™ LSR 2030 is a two-component liquid silicone rubber for injection molding processes. Because of its excellent processing properties, it can be considered for use in a wide range of applications.Key Features and BenefitsVulcanizates consisting of Silopren™ LSR 2030 typically are distinguished by the following properties: High thermal stability Excellent stability and flexibility at low temperatures Excellent biocompatibility Sterilizable with ethylene oxide, steam and gamma radiation Good rubber-like properties Long service life at dynamic stress High stability to ozone and ultraviolet light Outstanding resistance to aging Excellent dielectric behavior over a wide range of temperatures Not readily combustible, does not melt or drip Easily-pigmentable with LSR Color Pastes Potential ApplicationsBecause of its outstanding properties, Silopren™ LSR 2030 is an excellent candidate to consider for use in the following elastomeric articles: Sealing elements O-rings Stoppers Cable accessories.

Momentive's CoatOSil™™ 7030 Addressing Critical Coating Properties additives portfolio provides a broad range of products to address a large range of performance needs in the coatings industry. CoatOSil™ additives can improve coating processability and help enhance surface appearance. Momentive tailors the structure of each CoatOSil™ additive molecule and produces a variety of grades with differing utility in water or solvent borne coating application, whether the most critical properties are related to foam control, anti blocking, wetting, slip or flow and leveling.

SilShine™ 151 Gloss Additive is a silicone film former that delivers visually perceivable high shine to lips and hair. It offers high refractive index, non-volatility, non-migration and organic compatibility. Its silicone resin structure gives excellent film forming properties. The phenyl functionality of this product provides compatibility with organic emollients without sacrificing compatibility with silicones.

Silsoft™ A-843 Conditioning Agent is an organosilicone conditioning agent that may dramatically improve combability and reduces fly-away in hair care products, while maintaining clarity. The new moleculararchitecture of Silsoft™ A-843 copolymer helps result in excellent adsorption on surfaces, unique tactile properties, and uniform surface coverage. Each component of Silsoft™ A-843 organosilicone copolymer has a distinct function.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1202 Silicone Fluid is mainly single component of volatile cyclic dimethyl siloxanes. SF1202 is primarily cyclopentasiloxane.

SF96® 1000 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1204 Silicone Fluid are mixtures of cyclic dimethyl siloxanes. SF1204 is ~15% cyclopentasiloxane and ~85% cyclotetrasiloxane, SF1256 is ~25% cyclohexasiloxane and ~75% cyclopentasiloxane, and SF1258 silicone fluid is ~35% cyclohexasiloxane and ~65% cyclopentasiloxane. SF1173 and SF1202 silicone fluids are mainly single component of volatile cyclic dimethyl siloxanes where SF1173 is primarily cyclotetrasiloxane, and SF1202 is primarily cyclopentasiloxane.

Velvesil 034 organosilicone gel is an excellent candidate to help disperse and spread cosmetic ingredients without tackiness. For example, it can help spread inorganic pigments, typically delivering brighter and more uniform color in make-up formulations. It can help provide more uniform coverage in daily sunscreens. Velvesil 034 organosilicone gel is a patented and unique silicone crosspolymer network that can deliver an outstanding sensorial benefit in most types of make-up, skin and color formulations. It has excellent compatibility with many organic materials enhancing the sensory benefit and stability of a wide range of personal care products.

Momentive Performance Materials SFE839 Elastomer Dispersion is a clear, silicone elastomer dispersion in D5 (SF1202). It may dramatically enhance sensory and application experience. This product minimizes syneresis and is an effective thickener and may impart silky, cushioning initial feel and dries down to luxurious powdery feel.

Silsoft™ E-Pearl PF emulsion is a multi-functional ingredient that can provide many desirable benefits in personal care products. It can deliver an outstanding sensory experience with moist-feel, line blurring and skin brightening effects. Silsoft™ E-Pearl PF emulsion’s multi-functionality is the result of a unique combination of ingredients, and it is exceptionally easy to use. Silsoft™ E-Pearl PF emulsion can enable formulators to add sensory to skin care products with high water content, even when the product contains more than 90% water. It can even be post-added to many existing formulations.

Velvesil™ 125 Silicone is a silicone copolymer network. It provides unique soft, powdery, tack-free skin feel, hides skin imperfection, thickens creams and lotions, and shows excellent organic compatibility with cosmetic emollients. It offers an exceptional feel during rubbing because of its unique particle size distribution with a silky and powdery after feel.

Softouch™ CC6004 Boron Nitride Powder is Momentive’s premium product. Due to its rounded platelets, this grade is the most lubricious, the most translucent and has the highest level of adherence. CC6004 is an excellent choice to consider for products in which slip, feel and silkiness are of paramount importance.

Silquest™ A-178 silane is a coupling agent for glass fiber and particulate filler reinforced composites. It is a 100% active methacrylamido functional silane that may be used to promote adhesion between a wide range of resins and substrates and reinforcements. It is also useful as a monomer in the synthesis of organic polymers. It functions as a moisture- activated crosslinking agent.