Cyclomethicone

Cyclomethicone

Item No. ELL-CYCLM-01
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Description
Description
100% active cyclic silicone polymer blend consisting of siloxane D4 (cyclotetrasiloxane) and siloxane D5 (cyclopentasiloxane). Cyclic silicones are low-molecular weight silicones and are not viscous but very fluid and often used as solvents. Linear silicones (e.g. dimethicone) are large high-molecular polymers that are viscous and more oil-like.
Benefits
  • Rapidly evaporates without cooling the skin. Leaves the skin dry, smooth and silky
  • Ideal carrier for makeup, other color cosmetic skin creams, deodorants and stick products without the oily feel
  • Provides excellent stability and aesthetics
Use
Typical use level 1-10% (up to 50% possible), add to oil phase of formulas but do not heat over 50°C (125°F). Can also be mixed into emulsions after the temperature drops to 50°C (125°F). For external use only.
Applications
Color cosmetics, creams, deodorants, sticks, hair care products.
Shipping Information
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CAS
556-67-2, 541-02-6
INCI
Cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane
composition
Cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy liquid, odorless
Solubility
Very low water solubility (20 micrograms/L), soluble in alcohol, mixable in oils
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Dimethyldichlorosilane and water
Manufacture
Cyclomethicone is made from dimethyldichlorosilane which is produced by powdered silicon (silicone dioxide) and methyl chloride. Dimethyldichlorosilane is then hydrolyzed to give a hydrolysate mixture of polysiloxanes. In a polymerization reaction with water the polysiloxanes are then polymerized to a cyclic polymer (cyclomethicone) consisting of either 4 siloxane units (cyclotetrasiloxane) or 5 siloxane units (cyclopentasiloxane).
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3208100000