PEL-SIL™ bis-PEG-10

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PEL-SIL™ bis-PEG-10 is a linear, 100% active, dimethicone terminated with PEG-10 polyether groups. It is dispersible in water and is used in applications where lubricity, softness and conditioning are required. It finds use in personal care, household products, textiles and leather processing. Excellent surface tension reducer, it can boost foam quantity and stability in a multitude of personal care applications. It provides additional benefits such as moisturizing, emollience and a soft silky feel on hair and skin. It may also be used as a reagent to modify polymeric systems by virtue of its two primary hydroxyls. In these systems, it provides the typical benefits of silicones that include slip, mar resistance, anti-blocking, softness and improved temperature stability to the finish polymer.

INCI Name: Bis-PEG-10 Dimethicone

CAS Number: 102783-01-7

Functions: Anti-Tack Agent, Cleansing Agent, Conditioner, Foam Booster, Foaming Agent, Protective Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Benefit Claims: Barrier Function Improvement, Cleansing, Conditioning, Emolliency, Excellent Softness, Hair Conditioning, Hydrating, Imparts Lubricity, Low Viscosity, Moisturizing, Silky Feel, Skin Conditioning, Soft Feel, Spreadability

Synonyms: Di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl group-terminated, ethoxylated polysiloxanes

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
102783-01-7
EC No.
600-355-7

Features & Benefits

HII Features
Benefits
  • Low viscosity silicone polyether liquid
  • Foaming agent
  • Gives moisturizing, emollience and lubricating properties in personal care applications
  • Useful in polymer systems

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
Skin Care Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to hazy light-colored liquid
Dispersible in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color1Gardner
Flash Pointmin.75°CClosed Cup
Hydroxyl Number70mg KOH/g
Specfic Gravity (at 25° C)1.04
Viscosity (at 25 °C)275cps
Water Content0.2%Karl Fischer

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
It is available in bulk, IBCs and in drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
In unopened containers, PEL-SIL bis-PEG-10 is stable for a period in excess of 36 months.