Complaint
IOTA 9607 Silicone Elastomer Gel
Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (and) Dimethiconol [INCI/CTFA]
Description
This product is a mixture of high molecular weight Dimethicone Crosspolymer (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer in Cyclopentasiloxane. It is a Clear to slightly translucent crosslinked silicone elastomer gel, which could be dispersed in oil phase excellently. The product may be formulated into W/O emulsions, water-in-silicone oil, and O/W emulsions and anhydrous products to provide dry smoothness and a light silky skin, non-greasy feel.
Features and Benefits
1. used for many personal care formulations
2. Acts as a thickening agent for W/O and W/Si formulations, cyclomethicones and other silicone fluids
3. Provides dry smoothness and a light silky skin feel , non-greasy
4. Enhances the aesthetics of cyclomethicones
5. Reduces tackiness of formulations
6. Quick absorption
Technical index
Appearance: slightly translucent gel
Non-volatile content (%, w/w): 14~17
Viscosity(cP, S94, 2.5RPM, 25ºC): 250,000~450,000
Application
This product can be used in skin care, hair care, and other potential formulations, such as sun care, color cosmetics, and styling aid, etc.
How to use?
1. This product could be dispersed into the oil-phase using simple mixing.
2. be added to the oil phase or silicone phase in an emulsion formulation.
3. being heated, the material should be processed in an enclosed vessel to prevent the cylcopentasiloxane from volatilizing.
4. The recommended processing temperature is not over 60ºC.
5. The product would become very thick or even lumpy after a period of time. This is normal and it will recovery to original state after slightly agitate.
6. The suggested usage level is 1-20%
Package
Packed with 20kg plastic drum or 200kg metal drum.
Storage and transportation
1. Non-dangerous goods.
2. Avoid from the exposure of moisture, acids, alkalis, the sun and rain directly.
3. Shelf life: 24 months at room temperature in seal-tight condition.
4. The storage temperature could not be over 60ºC.
