PEL-SIL™ PEG-12

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated

INCI Name

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Ingredient Origin

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Tack Agent,

Cleansing Agent,

Emollient,

Emulsifier,

Foaming Agent,

Humectant,

Plasticizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic),

Wetting Agent

CAS No.

68937-54-2

EC No.

614-822-8

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Rheology Modifiers,

Sensory Modifiers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cleansing,

Hair Conditioning,

Moisturizing,

Silky Feel,

Skin Conditioning,

Soft Feel

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Spray

Bath & Shower Applications

Liquid Soap

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Spray,

Hair Styling Products,

Shampoos & Rinses,

Shaving Soap

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Moisturizers

Properties

Appearance

Clear to slightly hazy liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Active Content	100	%	—
Color	max. 2	Gardner	—
Flash Point	min. 100	°C	Closed Cup
pH (in 5% Aqueous Solution)	7	—	—
Specfic Gravity (at 25° C)	1.07	—	—
Water Content	max. 0.5	%	Karl Fischer

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums,

Pails

Packaging

Available in plastic tight head drums and pails.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

The shelf life of PEL-SIL PEG-12 is in excess of two years in unopened drums.