MIRASIL™ BALANCE

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Silanes,

Silicones

Chemical Name

Siloxanes and Silicones, C15-18-alkyl Me, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated

INCI Name

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Ingredient Origin

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Co-Emulsifier,

Emollient,

Emulsifier,

Emulsifier (W/O),

Water Repellent

CAS No.

142321-71-9

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Film Formers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Emolliency,

Non-Tacky,

Pleasant Feel,

Silky Feel,

Spreadability

Labeling Claims

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Key Benefits

• Emulsifier for W/O emulsion with non-heavy feeling.
• Very effective already with low amounts.
• Emulsifier for non-temperature sensitive emulsions.
• Co-emulsifier for O/W emulsion.
• Improves spreading of formulations.
• Gives a less tack skin feel.
• Emollient properties.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Baby Care,

Color Cosmetics,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Masks,

Ointments,

Powder,

Rinse Off,

Serum,

Spray,

Stick

Baby Care Applications

Baby Sunscreen

Color Cosmetic Applications

BB Creams,

CC Cream,

Concealer,

Eye Liner,

Eye Shadow,

Foundation

Skin Care Applications

Anti-Aging Products,

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Body Oil,

Facial Mask,

Facial Moisturizer

Sun Care Applications

Baby Sunscreen,

Sunscreen Cream,

Sunscreen Lotion

Applications

Suitable as emulsifier for the formulation of:

• All kind of W/O and W/Si emulsions.
• Special for skin and body lotion creams.
• Face mask.
• Sun care lotions and creams.
• Foundations.

Properties

Physical Form

Fluid,

Liquid

Appearance

Viscous liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
D4 Content	max. 0.1	%	—
Flash Point	min. 105	°C	Closed Cup
HLB (Calculated)	approx. 3	—	—
Refractive Index (at 25°C)	approx. 1.436	—	—
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	approx. 0.94	g/cm3	—
Viscosity (at 25°C)	800-2300	mPa.s	—

Solubility of MIRASIL™ BALANCE with Various Cosmetic Ingredients

Type of Material	1:9*	5:5
Water	I	I
Hydrocarbons	1:9*	5:5
Mineral oil	I	S
Isododecane	S	I
Alcohols & Glycols	1:9*	5:5
Ethanol	I	I
Glycerin	I	I
Propylene Glycol	I	I
Fatty Alcohos/Acids	1:9*	5:5
Stearyl Alcohol	S	S
Stearic Acid	S	I
Oils	1:9*	5:5
Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil	S	S
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil	I	S
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil	I	I
Waxes	1:9*	5:5
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax	S	I
Beeswax	S	I
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax	I	I
Esters	1:9*	5:5
Isopropyl Myristate	S	S
Isopropyl Palmitate	S	S
Decyl Oleate	I	I
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate	I	I
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	I	I
Sunscreens	1:9*	5:5
Benzophenone-3	S	S
Buthyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane	S	S
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate	S	S
Silicones	1:9*	5:5
DMCO (PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone)	S	S
CDMP(Cyclopentasiloxane(and)PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone)	I	I
CM5 (Cyclopentasiloxane)	S	S
CAPRYLYL TSO (Caprylyl Methicone)	S	S
DM5 (Dimethicone)	I	I
DM20 (Dimethicone)	I	I
DM350 (Dimethicone)	I	I
PTM (Phenyl Trimethicone)	I	I
ADMH 395 (Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone)	I	I
D-DML (Dimethicone) and (Dimethiconol)	I	I

* = 10% of MIRASIL BALANCE and 90% of tested material

S = Soluble
I = Completely or partially insoluble

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Packaging Type

Drums

Regional Availability

• Canada
• Europe
• North America
• USA

Packaging Information

MIRASIL™ BALANCE is available in

• Drum of 110 KG (242.55 LB)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

18 months

Storage & Shelf Life

When stored in its original packaging:

MIRASIL™ BALANCE may be stored at temperatures between 2°C / 36°F and 40°C / 104°F for up to 18 months from its date of manufacturing.