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XIAMETER(TM) OFX-0193 Fluid

XIAMETER(TM) OFX-0193 Fluid is a silicone polyether copolymer with a HLB value of 12, as calculated using the wt% of the EO/5 method. This graft-style, hydrolytically stable silicone polyether surfactant has applications in hair sprays and other leave-in hair products, shampoos, skin care lotions, and shaving soaps.

Brand: XIAMETER(TM) (35 products)

INCI Name: PEG-12 Dimethicone

Functions: Emollient, Foam Booster, Humectant, Wetting Agent

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65

Technical Data SheetSafety Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Foam Booster,
Wetting Agent
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emollient,
Humectant,
Wetting Agent
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Chemical Structure

XIAMETER(TM) OFX-0193 Fluid - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Compatibility,
Dense Foam,
Ease of Styling,
Easy Rinsability,
Emolliency,
Enhanced Slip,
Foam Enhancement,
Foam Stability,
Gloss,
Good Wetting Properties,
Humectancy,
Irritation Reduction,
Non-Tacky,
Plasticizing,
Sensory Enhancement,
Silky Feel,
Soft Feel,
White Residue Reduction
Labeling Claims
Buy Now,
Porcine-free
HII Features
Foam Enhancement,
Improves Foam Stability,
Offers Excellent Rinse Aid Properties,
Wetting
Key Attributes
  • Low usage levels
  • Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
  • Foam builder; forms a dense, stable foam
  • Plasticizes hair styling resins
  • Wetting agent
  • Surface tension depressant
  • Imparts soft, silky feel to the hair
  • Humectant, emollient in skin products

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
HI&I Care — Home Care
Carpet & Upholstery,
Surface Care
Application Format
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Spray
Hair Care Applications
Hair Spray,
Shampoos & Rinses,
Shaving Soap
Home Care Applications
Glass Cleaners,
Upholstery Cleaners
Skin Care Applications
Body Lotion
How to Use

XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid is soluble in water, alcohol and hydroalcoholic systems. It is stable in water systems. It can be added to heated mixtures up to 90°C (194°F). As ingredient in glass cleaners XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid is suggested to begin evaluations at levels of 0.5 and 2.0 weight percent.

Table 1

Typical usage levels of XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid to obtain the desired effect in skin and hair care products.

Product Type Desired Effect Usage Level %
Hair Spray Luster/Detackification/Hold 0.1-1.0
Shampoo Combing Ease/Manageability/Silky Feel 1.0-5.0
Pre-Shave Lotion Emolliency 1.0-3.0
Aerosol Shaving Lather Emolliency/Foam Stability/Wetting 0.2-2.0
Skin Lotions Emolliency/Lubricity/Wetting 0.1-2.0
Perfumes, Colognes Wetting/Feel 0.1-0.5

 

Table 2
Surface tension comparison with XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid.

Distilllled Water, mN m-1 72.8
XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid , 1% Solution, mN m-1 26-28

 

Table 3 

Foam building ability with XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid.

 

Surfactant System, 3% XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid
Initial Height of Foam, mm 0
Final Height, After 8 minutes, mm 50.8

 

Table 4 

Compatibility of XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid with various cosmetic ingredients.

 

Type of Material  
Water C
Ethanol (70%) C
Stearyl Alcohol C
Beeswax I
Glycerol I
IPM C
Lanolin I
Mineral Oil I
Paraffin Wax I
Stearic Acid C
Dimethicone, 350 cS I

At Room Temperature
C=Compatible, I=Completely or partially immiscible

Properties

Physical Form
Fluid,
Liquid
Appearance
Clear to hazy liquid, ignt amber color, no significant particulate
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color0 - 4Gardner
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.07--
Cloud Point95 - 100°C-
Viscosity (at 25°C)250 - 380cStCTM0004

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
California Proposition 65
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

Product should be stored at or below 25°C (77°F) in original, unopened containers.

When stored at temperatures below 11°C (52°F) XIAMETER(TM) OFX-0193 Fluid will become hazy and solidify to a soft wax. This effect is reversed upon heating and is common to silicone glycol copolymers.

Repeated freeze thaw cycles have no effect on product performance.