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CHT Beausil™ GEL 8020

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CHT Beausil™ GEL 8020 is a silicone crosspolymer gel used in personal care applications. This high molecular weight specialty silicone elastomer is carried in cyclopentasiloxane (D5). It provides a non-tacky, powdery smooth feel and is used in a wide variety of applications for boosting viscosity, esthetics, and soft focus.

INCI Name: Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Functions: Matting Agent

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, Excellent Softness, Long Shelf Life, Mattifying Effect, Moisturizing, Non-Tacky, Powdery Feel, Silky Feel, Smooth Feel, Soft-Focus Effect, Viscosity Boosting

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, MIT-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

CHT Group Beausil GEL 8020 Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Key Features
  • Provides smooth and powdery feel on skin
  • Boost Viscosity
  • Soft focus and blurring effects
  • Reduces Tackiness of formulations

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Key Applications
  • Color Cosmetic
  • Sun Care
  • Primer
  • Skin Care

Application
BeauSil GEL 8020 is a high molecular weight specialty silicone elastomer carried in cyclopentasiloxane (D5). BeauSil GEL 8020 provides a non-tacky, powderysmooth feel. BeauSil GEL 8020 has been used in a wide variety of personal care applications boosting viscosity, esthetics and soft focus.

Additional Rates
  • Dosage - 1 0.1 - 10.0% in Sun Care
  • Dosage - 2 0.3 - 15.0% in Color Cosmetic and Skin Care
  • Dosage - 3 10.0 - 80.0% in Primer

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Viscous Clear Gel
Insoluble in
Water, Ethanol, Glycerine, Almond oil, Ethylhexylcarbonate, Polysorbate-20, Propylenglycol
Miscible in
Paraffin Oil, Cetyl Dimethicone, Isododecane, IPM
Soluble in
Dimethicone 350cst
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Crosspolymer Content10%
MIT FreeYes
Ultralow Cyclic ContentNo
Viscosity450000mPas

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Drums.

Storage & Handling

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