Silicone System for Stability, Functionality and Sensory

Posted: July 27, 2011

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It can be used in various cosmetic products to improve skin feel and adding functionality in applications such as anti-aging products, skin lotions and creams, anhydrous skin treatment serums, powder foundations and blushes, liquid foundations and creams, hot pour and mascaras.

DM-Fluid-2cs (DMF-2) (INC: Not Provided) is a high purity, low residual dimethicone fluid that was  designed to provide cosmetic formulators with an alternative to D5 siloxanes and D5 derivative materials. With properties of a low 2cs (centistokes) viscosity and near-zero (0.1) skin irritation rating, the volatile fluid delivers an enhanced sensory cosmetic solution for applications ranging from foundation and makeup products to skin care, hair care, and sunscreens.

Due to its high purity/low residual composition, the dimethicone fluid is a  non-reactive delivery agent that easily rubs in and will flash off the skin over time, leaving a silky, skin feel. The fluid diluent system has a higher flash-point than D5 and is therefore less combustible. The flash point is high enough that there is no need for processing concerns and it can be easily heated if necessary. Cold processing is made more simple using the derivative products, as they are often suitable for ambient, RT processing.