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CHT Beausil™ GEL 8017

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CHT Beausil™ GEL 8017 is a silicone crosspolymer that is used as an ingredient in personal care products. These silicone elastomer gels provide an even matte finish and are an important raw material for modern high-end cosmetic products such as BB creams, lipglosses, pencils, foundations, primers, soft focus, and anti-aging face creams.

INCI Name: C13-15 Alkane, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Functions: Matting Agent, Smoothing Agent, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, MIT-free

Benefit Claims: Ball Bearing Effect, Formula Stability, Mattifying Effect, Moisturizing, Non-Greasy Feel, Non-Tacky, Silky Feel, Smooth Feel, Smoothing, Soft-Focus Effect

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Structure

CHT Beausil™ GEL 8017 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Key Features
  • Matt effect
  • No balling effect when rubbed on skin
  • Silky skin feel
  • Supports moisturizing
  • BeauSil™ GEL 8017 is a high molecular weight speciality silicone elastomer carried in a special mixture of organic oils. BeauSil™ GEL 8017 features a non-tacky, ultra-smooth feel.

Applications & Uses

Skin Care Applications
Use Level
0.3 - 15.0% (Color Cosmetic and Skin Care), 10.0 - 80.0% (Primers), 0.1 - 10.0% (Sun Care)

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear Gel
Insoluble in
Water, Ethanol, Glycerine, Propylenglycol, Almond Oil
Soluble in
Isododecane, IPM, Dimethicone 350cst, Ethylhexylcarbonate
Miscible in
Paraffin Oil, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polysorbate-20
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Crosspolymer Contentapprox. 6%
IonicityNon-ionic
MIT FreeYes
Ultralow Cyclic ContentYes
Viscosity150000mPas

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
18 Months
Storage & Shelf Life
  • Max Storage Temperature - 40 °C / 104 °F
  • Min Storage Temperature - 4 °C / 39 °F
  • Shelf Life - 18 Months