MIRASIL

Elkem Silicones Brand

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MIRASIL™ silicones are used in a wide range of care and cosmetic applications to offer performance and comfort to consumers. For hair care, they are used in shampoos and conditioners to protect and repair, enhance gloss and body, reduce frizz and preserve color. In skin care, they provide a soft and silky emolliency, while being breathable but water repellent in sun-screens and boosting SPF. In antiperspirants and deodorants, they are easy to spread, feel warm and dry on the skin and provide anti-whitening protection. In cosmetics, they spread easily and evenly with a silky and powdery feel while enriching colors and they are safe to use even on the most delicate skin.

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MIRASIL™ DM 5

INCI Name:Dimethicone
Functions:Softener
Benefit Claims:Compatibility, Sun Protection, Good Dry Combing, Non-Tacky, Waterproof, Volatile, Low Viscosity, Skin Protection, Excellent Softness, Good Wet Combing, High Temperature Resistance, Imparts Lubricity, Spreadability
Labeling Claims:Non-Flammable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Synonyms:Dimethicone

MIRASIL™ DM 5 is a low-viscosity, low molecular weight linear polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It provides a wide range of benefits in personal care applications. Benefits Imparts softness and lubricity Facilitates wet and dry combing Features Moderately volatile Non-flammable Organic compatibility Enhanced spreadability Applications Skin care - Imparts a soft feel or protecting effect in creams and lotions Deodorants and antiperspirants - Provides detackification Sun care - Adds protection and waterproof effect

MIRASIL™ CETYL DM

INCI Name:Cetyl Dimethicone
Ingredient Origin:Synthetic
Functions:Occlusive, Stabilizer, Slip Agent, Emollient, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Clean at Sephora
Benefit Claims:Compatibility, Water Repellency, Silky Feel, Anti-Aging, Pigment Wetting, Shine & Radiance, Spreadability, Shine Enhancing, Nourishing, Emolliency, Easy Dispersability
Synonyms:Cetyl dimethicone, Hexadecylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane

MIRASIL™ CETYL DM is an alkyl-modified polysiloxane. It can be used as an emollient for skin care formulations, as a thickener and stabilizer for cosmetic emulsions, and as a shine booster for color cosmetics. Benefits Uniform spreading of liquid and paste cosmetics Smooth glide of stick form cosmetics Nourishing skin feel Improved spreading of organic emollients Water resistance/repellency Enhanced shine and color of pigment-based formulations Features Lipid-like organic ingredient/polydimethylsiloxane combination Hybrid tactile property Uniform spreadability Smooth glide Broad compatibility with silicone and non-silicone emollients Aids pigment dispersibility Applications Skin care including facial and body lotions, anti-aging moisturizers Cosmetics including foundations, eye shadows, eyeliners and lipsticks Sunscreens

MIRASIL™ PTM

INCI Name:Phenyl Trimethicone
Ingredient Origin:Synthetic
Functions:Gloss Enhancer
Benefit Claims:Compatibility, Non-Tacky, Emolliency, Non-Greasy Feel, Water Repellency, Solubilizing, Gloss, Hair Softening, Spreadability, Manageability, Soft Feel
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

MIRASIL™ PTM is a polymethylphenylsiloxane. It provides a wide range of benefits in hair care and personal care formulations, and is typically used to: impart gloss, softness and manageability to hair care applications reduce tackiness in skin care applications add water-resistant properties to suncare formulations Benefits Gloss Hair softening Manageability Non-greasy feel Non-tacky Water repellency Features Easy-to-spread emolliency Allows natural skin transpiration through soft, transparent film Compatible with many emollients and ingredients Excellent solubility in alcohol

MIRASIL™ STEARYL DM

INCI Name:Stearyl Dimethicone
Functions:Emollient, Dispersant, Skin Barrier Protectant
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Synonyms:Stearyl dimethicone

MIRASIL™ STEARYL DM silicone wax is an alkyl-modified silicone. It provides a wide range of benefits in suncare and cosmetic formulations. Benefits Smooth and silky skin feel Increased protective barrier Semi-gloss payout for sticks Features Soft wax that melts on skin contact Provides hybrid characteristics of a lipid-like ingredient and polydimethylsiloxane Non-tacky emolliency Water repellency and release properties Broad compatibility with cosmetic ingredients Good pigment dispersion Applications Suncare - Face and body moisturizers and anti-aging products Cosmetics - Concealers, foundations, cream eyeshadows, cream blushes, BB creams, lipsticks and glosses Hair care - Leave-on conditioning treatments and pomades

MIRASIL™ C-DML MV

INCI Name:Dimethiconol
Functions:Anti-Static Agent, Conditioner
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefit Claims:Water Repellency, Split Ends Repair, Gloss Enhancement, Substantivity, Silky Feel, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Long Lasting, Static Reduction, Hair Softening
Synonyms:Di-Me hydroxy-terminated siloxanes, Hydroxy-terminated di-Me polysiloxanes, Hydroxy-terminated di-Me siloxanes, Silanol group-terminated polydimethylsiloxanes, Silanol-terminated di-Me polysiloxanes, Silanol-terminated di-Me siloxanes, Silanol-terminated di-Me siloxanes and silicones, Silanol-terminated dimethylpolysiloxanes, Silanol-terminated polydimethylsiloxanes

MIRASIL™ C-DML MV is a solution of high-molecular weight, very-high-viscosity (12%) dimethiconol gum in cyclopentasiloxane. Benefits Increased substantivity Maximum conditioning effect Gloss enhancement Split end repair Water repellency Good wet and dry combing Shine and radiance Features Easy-to-handle Applications Skin care - Imparts a smooth, dry feel Sun care - Helps improve water-resistance properties and long-lasting effect Hair care - Confers antistatic and gloss effects and leaves hair with a very soft feel Cuticle coat - Provides protecting action on split ends

MIRASIL™ D-DMB

INCI Name:Dimethicone
Functions:Anti-Static Agent, Moisturizing Agent
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
Benefit Claims:Water Repellency, Easy To Handle, Dry Feel, Gloss Enhancement, Silky Feel, Long Lasting, Moisturizing, Smooth Feel, Static Reduction, Hair Softening
Synonyms:Dimethicone

MIRASIL™ D-DMB is a blend of a high-molecular weight, very high-viscosity (15%) dimethicone gum in a low-viscosity dimethicone. It provides a wide range of benefits in skin care, sun care and hair care applications. Benefits Exceptional moisturized skin feel Water repellency Gloss enhancement Static reduction Substantivity Long lasting Features High molecular weight Easy to handle Applications Skin care - Imparts a unique, silky feel Sun care - Helps improve water-resistance properties and long-lasting effect Hair care - Confers antistatic and gloss effects and leaves hair with a very soft feel

MIRASIL™ CAPRYLYL TSO

INCI Name:Caprylyl Methicone
Ingredient Origin:Synthetic
Functions:Emollient, Water Repellent
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
Benefit Claims:Volatile, Light Feel, Film Forming, Dry Feel, Silky Feel, Shine & Radiance, Spreadability, Shine Enhancing, Non-Tacky, Emolliency, Smoothing
Synonyms:3-Octylheptamethyltrisiloxane, Caprylyl methicone, Heptamethyloctyltrisiloxane

MIRASIL™ CAPRYLYL TSO is a low-viscosity alkyl modified polysiloxane with an octyl pendant group. It can be used as emollient in a wide range of personal care applications. Benefits Silky afterfeel Non-tacky skin feel Improves shine and radiance Improved drying time Features Compatible with cosmetic oils and waxes Excellent spreadability Reduces rub-on time of creams and lotions Emolliency Easily volatile Applications Skin care, including body lotions, creams, foundations Color cosmetics, including lipsticks Antiperspirants and deodorants Hair care, including leave-on treatments Sun care

MIRASIL™ ADMH 403

INCI Name:Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
Functions:Conditioner, Water Repellent, Antioxidant
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora
Benefit Claims:Hair Protection, UV Protection, Color Extension, Cold Processable, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Long Lasting, Good Color Retention, Antioxidant Properties, Anti-Aging, No Build Up, Thermal Protection, Conditioning, Smooth Feel, Free Radical Scavenging, Color Intensity, Smoothing, Skin Protection

MIRASIL™ ADMH 403 is a is a medium-viscosity silicone that can be used to formulate non-yellowing emulsions and microemulsions. It provides a wide range of benefits in hair care applications. Benefits Protects hair and skin against thermo oxidative stress (UV light, hair dryer, aging) Anti-aging Free radical scavenging Improves color depth and longevity Good dry and wet combing Shine and radiance Long lasting No build-up Skin protection UV and thermal protection Features Hindered amine-functionalized polydimethylsiloxane High temperature resistance Cold processible Fluid stable Applications Clear shampoos Detanglers Rinses Enables clear shampoo formulations and cold process manufacturing. Provides smooth feel to dry hair. Eases wet and dry combing. Brings long lasting conditioning without build-up. when used in semi-permanent color products. Protects hair from heat damage. Free radical scavenger performance allows protection of hair and skin against thermo oxidative stress (UV light, hair dryer, aging…).

MIRASIL™ BALANCE

INCI Name:Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Ingredient Origin:Synthetic
Functions:Water Repellent, Emulsifier (W/O), Co-Emulsifier, Emollient, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HLB Value:3.0 - 3.0
Synonyms:Polysiloxanes, C15-18-alkyl Me, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated, Siltech C 816, Silube FF 108-16

MIRASIL™ BALANCE is a water-in-oil or water-in-silicone emulsifier. It provides a wide range of benefits in personal care applications. Benefits Non-tacky Pleasant, light and silky feel Features Alkyl and polyether modified polysiloxane Hydrophilic Hydrophobic Very effective at low amounts Improves spreading of formulations Provides emolliency Applications Skin and body lotion creams Face masks Sun care lotions and creams Foundations

MIRASIL™ CM5

INCI Name:Cyclopentasiloxane
Functions:Water Repellent, Solvent, Fragrance, Emollient
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Synonyms:Cyclomethicone 5, Permethylcyclopentasiloxane

MIRASIL™ CM5 decamethylcyclopentasiloxane is a volatile carrier that imparts a soft, silky feel and improves spreading properties for a wide range of personal care applications. Benefits Non-comedogenic Soft, silky feel Smoothing Good wet combing Features Spreadable Volatile Applications Antiperspirants and deodorants - Acts as transient carrier for active salts Hair care - Improves wet combing, but leaves no residue Skin care - Serves as a non-comedogenic emollient and carrier Perfumes - Delivers fragrance and gives skin a smooth, non-cooling feel

MIRASIL™ ADM 403

INCI Name:Amodimethicone
Functions:Anti-Static Agent, Conditioner, Water Repellent, Dispersant, Wetting Agent
Ingredient Origin:Synthetic
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

MIRASIL™ ADM 403 is a low-to-medium viscosity silicone. It provides a wide range of benefits in hair care formulations as a conditioning agent, as well as in other personal care applications. Benefits Silky, high-shine results Easy wet and dry combing Long-lasting conditioning without build-up Color retention Protection from heat damage Features Amine-functionalized polydimethylsiloxane copolymer Compatible with typical hair care formulation ingredients Cold processable Spreadability Thermal protection Transfer resistance Applications Esthetically pleasing foundations Intensive conditioning hair treatments Lasting hair color products

MIRASIL™ DMCO

INCI Name:PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone
Ingredient Origin:Synthetic
Functions:Slip Agent, Surfactant, Wetting Agent, Surfactant (Nonionic), Cleansing Agent, Water Repellent, Emulsifier
Benefit Claims:Foam Enhancement, Foam Stability, Irritation Reduction, Anti-Irritant, Cleansing, Spreadability, Good Wetting Properties, Imparts Lubricity, Soft Feel
Synonyms:Polysiloxanes, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated

MIRASIL™ DMCO is a silicone polyether copolymer surfactant with saturated covalent bonds. It provides a wide range of benefits as a wetting agent or emulsifier in personal care formulations. Benefits Anti-irritant Cleansing Imparts lubricity Reduces irritation Soft feel Spreadability Features Foam enhancement Foam stability Good wetting properties Applications Hair care - Improves spreading, reduces irritation of surfactants, and stabilizes foams Skin care - Leaves a soft feel and reduces irritation of soap to skin Toileteries - Improves the foam and lubricity of shaving creams

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Carrier: Aqua,
Cyclopentasiloxane,
Solvent-based,
Water
Chemical Family: Silanes,
Silicones,
Siloxanes,
Waxes
Chemical Name: 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-octyltrisiloxane,
Cyclopentasiloxane,
Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle,
Polydimethylsiloxane,
Siloxanes and Silicones, 3-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]propyl Me, di-Me, methoxy-terminated,
Siloxanes and Silicones, C15-18-alkyl Me, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated,
Siloxanes and Silicones, cetyl Me, di-Me,
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me,
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated,
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated,
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, Me 3-[(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)oxy]propyl,
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, Me stearyl,
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, di-Ph, Me vinyl,
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, hydroxy-terminated,
Trideceth-6
INCI Name: Amodimethicone,
C15-19 Alkane,
Caprylyl Methicone,
Cetyl Dimethicone,
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone,
Cyclopentasiloxane,
Dimethicone,
Dimethiconol,
Diphenyl Dimethicone,
PEG-12 Dimethicone,
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone,
PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone,
Phenyl Trimethicone,
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone,
Stearyl Dimethicone,
Trideceth-6
Ingredient Origin: Synthetic
Technologies: Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Actives
Hair Actives,
Skin Actives
Functional Additives
Performance Additives
Functionals
Aroma Ingredients,
Conditioners & Emollients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers,
Sensory Modifiers,
Solvents & Carriers,
Stabilizers,
Visual Modifiers
Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Protective Agent
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Adhesion Promoter,
Anti-Foaming Agent,
Anti-Static Agent,
Anti-Tack Agent,
Antioxidant,
Cleansing Agent,
Co-Emulsifier,
Color Retention Aid,
Conditioner,
Dispersant,
Emollient,
Emulsifier,
Emulsifier (W/O),
Emulsifier (W/Si),
Film Former,
Foam Booster,
Foaming Agent,
Fragrance,
Gloss Enhancer,
Moisturizing Agent,
Nourishing Agent,
Occlusive,
Plasticizer,
Protective Agent,
Sensory Additive,
Skin Barrier Protectant,
Slip Agent,
Smoothing Agent,
Softener,
Solvent,
Stabilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier,
Water Repellent,
Waterproofing Agent,
Wetting Agent

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement,
Anti-Aging,
Anti-Irritant,
Antioxidant Properties,
Brightening,
Cleansing,
Cold Processable,
Color Extension,
Color Intensity,
Color Protection,
Compatibility,
Conditioning,
Dispersing,
Dry Feel,
Easy Dispersability,
Easy To Handle,
Easy To Use,
Emolliency,
Enhanced Slip,
Excellent Softness,
Film Forming,
Fly Away Reducing,
Foam Enhancement,
Foam Stability,
Foaming,
Free Radical Scavenging,
Frizz Control,
Gloss,
Gloss Enhancement,
Good Color Retention,
Good Dry Combing,
Good Wet Combing,
Good Wetting Properties,
Hair Conditioning,
Hair Lightening,
Hair Protection,
Hair Repair,
Hair Softening,
High Temperature Resistance,
High Viscosity,
Imparts Lubricity,
Irritation Reduction,
Light Feel,
Long Lasting,
Long Lasting Protection,
Low Viscosity,
Manageability,
Moisturizing,
No Build Up,
Non-Comedogenic,
Non-Greasy Feel,
Non-Tacky,
Nourishing,
Photo-Aging Protection,
Pigment Wetting,
Plasticizing,
Pleasant Feel,
Powdery Feel,
Reduces Stickiness,
Repairing,
Sensory Enhancement,
Shine & Radiance,
Shine Enhancing,
Silky Feel,
Skin Conditioning,
Skin Lightening,
Skin Protection,
Smooth Feel,
Smoothing,
Soft Feel,
Softening,
Solubilizing,
Split Ends Repair,
Spreadability,
Static Reduction,
Substantivity,
Sun Protection,
Superior Skin Feel,
Thermal Protection,
Transfer Resistant,
UV Protection,
Versatility,
Volatile,
Water Repellency,
Waterproof,
White Residue Reduction
Labeling Claims: Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Environmentally Friendly,
Heavy Metal-free,
Non-Flammable,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Baby Care,
Bath & Shower,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Nail Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care,
Treatment Products
Personal Hygiene
Wipes, Tissue & Towel
Application Format: Bar,
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Masks,
Ointments,
Powder,
Rinse Off,
Roll On,
Serum,
Spray,
Stick,
Wipes
AP/Deo Applications: Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Baby Care Applications: Baby Lotion,
Baby Oil,
Baby Soap,
Baby Sunscreen,
Baby Wipes,
Diaper Cream
Bath & Shower Applications: Body Wash,
Bubble Bath,
Foot Cleansers,
Shower Gels
Color Cosmetic Applications: BB Creams,
Blush,
CC Cream,
Concealer,
Eye Liner,
Eye Shadow,
Eyebrow Enhancers,
Eyelash Glue,
Face Powder,
Foundation,
Lip Gloss,
Lipstick,
Mascara
Fragrances & Perfume Applications: Fragrances & Perfumes
Hair Care Applications: Anti-Dandruff Products,
Anti-Hair Loss Products,
Beard Oil,
Detanglers,
Hair Color,
Hair Conditioner,
Hair Creams,
Hair Masks,
Hair Serums,
Hair Spray,
Hair Styling Products,
Hair Treatment & Repair,
Shampoos & Rinses,
Shaving Cream,
Shaving Foam,
Shaving Gel,
Shaving Lotions,
Shaving Oils,
Shaving Soap
Other Beauty & Care Applications: Foot Cleansers
Skin Care Applications: After Shaves,
Anti-Aging Products,
Body Cream,
Body Firming Lotion,
Body Lotion,
Body Oil,
Face Cream,
Facial Cleanser,
Facial Mask,
Facial Moisturizer,
Foot Moisturizer,
Make Up Remover,
Moisturizers,
Shaving Cream,
Shaving Foam,
Shaving Gel,
Shaving Lotion,
Skin Serums
Sun Care Applications: After Sun Products,
Baby Sunscreen,
Sunscreen Cream,
Sunscreen Lotion,
Sunscreen Moisturizer
Treatment Product Applications: Anti-Dandruff Products,
Eczema Treatment