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CHT Beausil™ Wax 040

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CHT Beausil™ Wax 040 is a modified siloxane for use as an ingredient in personal care applications. These silicone waxes are more than an emollient, they are alkyl-modified polydimethylsiloxanes that behave differently when compared to classic silicone fluids in formulations. The alkyl modification creates outstanding performance, which results in unique physical and chemical properties.

INCI Name: Caprylyl Methicone

Functions: Conditioner, Emollient, Solubilizer, Solvent

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

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
17955-88-3
EC No.
241-881-3
Chemical Structure

CHT Group Beausil Wax 040 Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Key Features
  • Enhances spreading and solubilizing of natural lipids
  • Emollient and Conditioning agent
  • Reduces tackiness
  • Cleansing effect

Applications & Uses

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

Application
BeauSil WAX 040 is a liquid silicone wax used in personal care applications like sun, skin and hair care formulations or decorative cosmetic. Its surface activity in many organic media enhances the spreading and wetting behavior of formulations. It creates a pleasant skin feeling combined with improved shine.

Additional Rates
  • Dosage - 1 0.3 - 5.0% as emollient and reduction of tackiness
  • Dosage - 2 up to 100.0% as solvent

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colourless to yellow liquid
Soluble in
Ethanol, Paraffin Oil, Isododecane, Almond oil, IPM, Dimethicone 350cst, Ethylhexylcarbonate, Cetyl Dimethicone
Insoluble in
Water, Glycerine, Polysorbate-20, Propylenglycol
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
IonicityNon-ionic
MIT FreeYes
Non-Volatile ContentApprox. 100%
Ultralow Cyclic ContentYes
Viscositymax. 50mPas

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  -  24 Months