Grant Industries' Gransil SBG-11

Jan 16th, 2018

Jennifer Novoseletsky

Grant Industries

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Gransil SBG-11 (INCI: Dimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11 (and) Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter) is a silicone elastomer butter blend containing an advanced non-crystallizing shea butter for a variety of personal care applications.

With shea butter interspersed within an elastomer network, Gransil SBG-11 offers improved sensory and performance properties, compared to standard silicone elastomer materials, while also delivering a lasting barrier function.

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