XIAMETER(TM) PMX-0344 Cyclosiloxane Blend

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XIAMETER(TM) PMX-0344 Cyclosiloxane Blend is a blend of volatile polydimethylcyclosiloxane composed of cyclotetrasiloxane and cyclopentasiloxane. It can be used as a volatile carrier fluid with excellent spreading, easy rub out, silky skin feel, and good compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients. The product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy, and non-stinging.

INCI Name: Cyclotetrasiloxane

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Functions: Carrier

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, BSE-free, Buy Now, CMR Substances-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Odor-free, Palm Oil-free, Residues-free, SVHC Chemicals-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, VOC-free

Certifications & Compliance: Halal, REACH (Europe)

Benefit Claims: Fast Drying, Low Surface Tension, Low Toxicity, Lubricating, No Build Up, Non-Tacky, Spreadability, Transient Effect

Synonyms: 1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-tetroxatetrasilicocane

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

 

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-0344 Cyclosiloxane Blend - Chemical Structure

Cyclopentasiloxane (D5)

 

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Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4)

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes
  • Volatile carrier
  • Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
  • Low surface tension
  • Transient effect
  • Excellent spreading
  • Leaves no residue or build up
  • Detackification

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Hair Care Applications
Nail Care Applications
Recommended Applications
  • A base fluid in a number of personal care products, with excellent spreading and lubrication properties and unique volatility characteristics.
  • Antiperspirants, deodorants, hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions, bath oils, suntan and shaving products, make-up, nail polishes, perfumes and colognes.
  • Can also be used as an additive to powder make-up, colognes and preshaves.
  • In hair sprays; faster drying time in low VOC formulae.
  • In cleansing products; XIAMETER™ PMX-0344 Cyclosiloxane Blend lifts and removes dirt without leaving any greasy residue.
Usage

XIAMETER PMX-0344 Cyclosiloxane Blend is a volatile fluid with appreciable vapor pressure at ambient temperature.
Figure gives typical vapor pressure vs temperature data for fluids along with those for water and ethanol. The data given should be helpful in determining volatility range and in calculating the partial pressure of the silicone in a formulated system.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-0344 Cyclosiloxane Blend - Usage

Vapor pressure vs temperature of volatile Silicone fluids (and several common fluids).

Note that the tetramer component (D4) evaporates at a faster rate than the pentamer component (D5).
By using blends of cyclomethicones this difference in volatility can be used to vary the residence time of the silicone on the skin.
Unlike other volatile carriers used in the personal care industry, volatile silicone fluids do not cool the skin when they evaporate. This is a consequence of their unusually low heat of vaporization.

Compatibilty

Fluid  
Water Incompatible
Ethanol (200 proof) Compatible
Glycerine Incompatible
Octyl methoxy cinnamate Compatible
Waxes  
Stearyl alcohol Compatible
Beeswax Compatible
Paraffin wax Compatible
Myristyl myristate Compatible
Stearic acid Compatible
Hydrocarbons  
Mineral oil Compatible
Petrolatum Compatible
Isododecane Compatible
Isopar H Compatible
Polydecene Compatible
Oils  
Almond oil Compatible
Castor oil Incompatible
Jojoba oil Compatible
Soybean oil Compatible
Sunflower oil Compatible
Esters  
Isopropyl myristate Compatible
Isopropyl palmitate Compatible
Octyl palmitate Compatible
C12-C15 Alcohol benzoate Compatible
Capric/caprylic triglycerides Compatible
Octyldodecanol Compatible
Oleyl alcohol Compatible

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Contentmax. 150ppmCorporate Test Method 0911
D4 (Chromatogram 0554)68.00 - 100.00%Corporate Test Method 0053
D5 (Chromatogram 0554)5.00 - 32.00%Corporate Test Method 0053
D4 + D5 (Chromatogram 0554)90.00 - 100.00%Corporate Test Method 0053
Acid Numbermax. 0.0100mg KOH/g
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.3920 - 1.3970
Specific Gravity (at 25°C/15.6°C)0.949 - 0.955
Colormax. 35APHA
Viscosity2.20 - 3.00cSt
Surface Tension (at 25°C)19Dynes/cm
Flash Point52.0°CClosed cup
Freeze Point15.0°C
Boiling Point (at 760 mm Hg)177°C
Heat of Vaporization (at 25°C)168kJ/kg
Heat of Vaporization (at 25°C)168.0kJ/kg

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
900 Days
Usable Life and Storage
  • Product should be stored at 5°C (9°F) above its freezing point. If the material does freeze on no account should a naked flame be used to melt the product.
  • Care should be taken when handling volatile fluids at temperatures 10°C below the quoted flash point.
  • As with any flammable material, containers should be kept tightly closed and away from heat, sparks, open flames, and other sources of ignition.