MIRASIL C-DM - Elkem Silicones - Dimethicone

Identification & Functionality

Carrier: Cyclopentasiloxane,
Solvent-based
Chemical Family: Silicones
INCI Name: Dimethicone
Ingredient Origin: Synthetic
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Conditioner
CAS No.: 63148-62-9, 9006-65-9, 9016-00-6
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Conditioning,
Dry Feel,
Easy To Handle,
Gloss,
Gloss Enhancement,
Good Dry Combing,
Good Wet Combing,
Hair Softening,
High Viscosity,
Long Lasting,
Silky Feel,
Smooth Feel,
Soft Feel,
Split Ends Repair,
Static Reduction,
Substantivity,
Water Repellency
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Product Highlights: In skin care applications, MIRASIL™ C-DM will impart a smooth dry feel on the skin and can help to improve water-resistance properties and long lasting effect in sun care products.

Confers antistatic and gloss effects to hair and leaves the hair with a soft, silky feel.

MIRASIL™ C-DM will contribute to improve both wet and dry combing.

MIRASIL™ C-DM is recommended in cuticle coat products, for its protecting action on split ends.
Key Benefits: The Cyclopentasiloxane part will rapidly evaporate, while the Dimethicone part will remain on the skin or on hair providing an increased substantivity and conditioning effect.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format: Rinse Off
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner
Use Level: 3 - 10% (Skin or Hair care products), min. 60% (Cuticle coat products)

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid
Odor: None to slight
Appearance: Clear liquid visibly free from suspended matter
Typical Properties
Solubility of MIRASIL™ C-DM with Various Cosmetic Ingredients: Type of Material 1:9* 5:5 9:1

Water I I I

Hydrocarbons 1:9* 5:5 9:1

Mineral Oil I I S

Hydrogenated Polyisobutane I S S

Isohexadecane S S S

Isododecane S S S

Alcohols & Glycols 1:9* 5:5 9:1

Ethanol I I S

Glycerin I I I

Propylene Glycol I I I

Octyldodecanol I I I

Oils 1:9* 5:5 9:1

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil I I I

Oriza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil I I I

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil I I I

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil I I I

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil I I I

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat ) Germ Oil I I I

Esters 1:9* 5:5 9:1

Isopropyl Myristate S S S

Isopropyl Palmitate S S S

Isocetyl Behenate S I I

Triisostearyl Citrate S I S

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride I I S

C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate S I S

Sunscreens 1:9* 5.5 9:1

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate I I S

Buthyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane I I S

Benzophenone-3 I I S

Silicones 1:9* 5:5 9:1

DMCO (PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone) I I I

ADMH 395
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone) S S S

PTM (Phenyl Trimethicone) S S S

* = 10% of MIRASIL C-DM and 90% of tested material
S = Soluble
I = Completely or partially insoluble

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability: Canada,
USA
Packaging Type: Drums
Regional Availability
Packaging Information: MIRASIL™ C-DM is available in

Drum of 25 KG (55.13 LB)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 12 months
Storage & Shelf Life: When stored in its original packaging:

MIRASIL™ C-DM may be stored at temperatures between -20°C / -4°F and 50°C / 122°F for up to 12 months from its date of manufacturing.

Type of Material	1:9*	5:5	9:1
Water	I	I	I
Hydrocarbons	1:9*	5:5	9:1
Mineral Oil	I	I	S
Hydrogenated Polyisobutane	I	S	S
Isohexadecane	S	S	S
Isododecane	S	S	S
Alcohols & Glycols	1:9*	5:5	9:1
Ethanol	I	I	S
Glycerin	I	I	I
Propylene Glycol	I	I	I
Octyldodecanol	I	I	I
Oils	1:9*	5:5	9:1
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil	I	I	I
Oriza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil	I	I	I
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil	I	I	I
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil	I	I	I
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil	I	I	I
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat ) Germ Oil	I	I	I
Esters	1:9*	5:5	9:1
Isopropyl Myristate	S	S	S
Isopropyl Palmitate	S	S	S
Isocetyl Behenate	S	I	I
Triisostearyl Citrate	S	I	S
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	I	I	S
C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate	S	I	S
Sunscreens	1:9*	5.5	9:1
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate	I	I	S
Buthyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane	I	I	S
Benzophenone-3	I	I	S
Silicones	1:9*	5:5	9:1
DMCO (PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone)	I	I	I
ADMH 395 Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone)	S	S	S
PTM (Phenyl Trimethicone)	S	S	S

MIRASIL™ C-DM