Dimethicone (Cosmetic Grade)
Dimethicone (Cosmetic Grade)
Dimethicone in its simplest form is polydimethylsiloxane, also known as silicone oil, but more commonly called dimethicone. Dimethicone Fluid is a 100% active linear silicone polymer. Usually, linear silicones are large high-molecular polymers (polydimethylsiloxanes) and are viscous and more oil-like.
Specifications, Features & Benefits
Specifications, Features & Benefits
INCI: Dimethicone
CAS: 9006-65-9
Features:
-It works by forming a layer over the skin or hair and does not penetrate it.
-It works by acting as an emulsifier and keeps the product from separating.
Benefits:
-Used for its low viscosity in various liquid, low-viscous skin and hair care products.
-Will take out the whitening of creams and lotions when rubbed into the skin.
-Gives a non-greasy, dry feel.
-Improves wet and dry combing and gives softness and a silky gloss to the hair.
-Makes colours more dispersible (acts as a solvent).
Shelf Life: 2 Years
*Shelf life begins on the date of packaging and is defined as the average reasonable shelf life of an ingredient when it is stored and handled properly.
Country of Origin: India
Other Specifications:
-Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, Dispersible in oils & fats
-Purity: 99%
-Appearance: Clear Liquid
-Molecular Formula-(C2H6OSi)nC4H12Si
-Alternate Name-Polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS, Silicon Oil
-350 cSt (The centistoke is a unit of measurement of kinematic viscosity. A centistoke (cSt) is the derived centimeter-gram-second (CGS) unit of kinematic viscosity.)
Applications, Usage & Storage
Applications, Usage & Storage
Applications:
Hair & skin conditioning products as shampoos, conditioners, creams, lotions, but also color cosmetics. Skin protectant products.
Recommended Usage Rate: 1-50%, add to oil phase of formulas or at the end of the formulation. Do not heat over 50°C
Formulation Guidelines:
-Add to the oil phase of formulas by stirring continuously.
-Do not heat over 50°C/125°F.
-It can be mixed into emulsions after the temperature reaches 50°C/125°F.
Storage: Store in the same container as received in a cool, dry place; away from sunlight.
Caution: This is a cosmetic-grade product. Not suitable for internal consumption. This product is not recommended for direct skin application. It needs to be added to formulations in the prescribed percentage (as above). Batch Production Testing and Patch skin Testing of the end products are recommended for all formulations before mass production/application/usage.
Bulk Rates
Bulk Rates
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Shipping, Packaging & Dispatch Information
Shipping, Packaging & Dispatch Information
Packaging:
HDPE Reagent Bottles
Dispatch Estimate:
-In Stock: 2-3 working days
-Pre-Order: 10-12 working days
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Documents & References
Taxes & Other Legal Information
Taxes & Other Legal Information
This product price is inclusive of 18% GST. Input Tax Credit is available for Indian GST registred customers.
Return, Exchange & Cancellation Policy
Return, Exchange & Cancellation Policy
-Goods once shipped are not eligible for alteration, return, exchange & cancellation.
-Any product with physical defects/damage need to be notified to us before usage with an unboxing video. No replacements/refunds will be made after usage and without an unboxing video.
-In case of pre-order items the order cancellation/alteration requests cannot be processed after 24 hours of order being placed.