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MIRASIL™ CETYL DM

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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

INCI Name: Cetyl Dimethicone

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Functions: Emollient, Occlusive, Slip Agent, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging, Compatibility, Easy Dispersability, Emolliency, Nourishing, Pigment Wetting, Shine & Radiance, Shine Enhancing, Silky Feel, Spreadability, Water Repellency

Synonyms: Cetyl dimethicone, Hexadecylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Silanes,

Silicones

Chemical Name

Siloxanes and Silicones, cetyl Me, di-Me

INCI Name

Cetyl Dimethicone

Ingredient Origin

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Emollient,

Occlusive,

Slip Agent,

Stabilizer,

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.
191044-49-2
Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Film Formers,

Rheology Modifiers,

Sensory Modifiers,

Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Aging,

Compatibility,

Easy Dispersability,

Emolliency,

Nourishing,

Pigment Wetting,

Shine & Radiance,

Shine Enhancing,

Silky Feel,

Spreadability,

Water Repellency

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Key Benefits
  • Offers nourishing skin feel
  • Improves spreading of organic emollients
  • Imparts water resistant property
  • Enhances shine and color of pigment based formulations
  • Aids pigment dispersibility

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Baby Care,

Color Cosmetics,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Ointments,

Powder,

Serum,

Spray,

Stick

Baby Care Applications

Baby Sunscreen

Color Cosmetic Applications

BB Creams,

Blush,

Concealer,

Eye Liner,

Eye Shadow,

Face Powder,

Foundation,

Lipstick

Skin Care Applications

Anti-Aging Products,

Body Cream,

Body Firming Lotion,

Body Lotion,

Facial Moisturizer,

Moisturizers

Sun Care Applications

Baby Sunscreen,

Sunscreen Lotion,

Sunscreen Moisturizer

Applications
  • Facial and body lotions
  • Anti-aging moisturizers
  • Sunscreens
  • Foundations
  • Eye shadows
  • Eyeliners
  • Lipsticks

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance
Clear liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
D4 contentmax. 0.1%—
Dry content (at 125°C in 1g for 1h)min. 84%—
Flash Pointapprox. min. 93°CClosed Cup
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.430 to 1.438——
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)approx. 0.902kg/m3—
Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 230mPa.s—
Solubility of MIRASIL™ CETYL 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
Isododecane S S S
Mineral oil S S S
Alcohols & Glycols 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Ethanol I I I
Glycerin I I I
Dipropylene Glycol I I I
Propylene Glycol I I I
Octyldodecanol S S S
Fatty Acids 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Stearyl alcohol I I S
Cetyl Alcohol S S S
Oils 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil S S S
Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil I I S
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil I I I
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil I I I
Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil S S S
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil I I I
Waxes 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Beeswax S S S
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax S I I
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax I I I
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax S S S
Esters 1:9* 5:5 9:1
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate S S S
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride S S S
Isopropyl Myristate S S S
Isopropyl Palmitate S S S
Sunscreens 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Benzophenone-3 I I I
Buthyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane I I I
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate I I S
Ethylhexyl Salicylate S S S
Octocrylene I I I
Silicones 1:9* 5:5 9:1
CM5 (Cyclopentasiloxane) S S S
DM 350 (Dimethicone) I I I
DMCO (PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone) I I I
PTM (Phenyl Trimethicone) S S S
ADMH 395 (Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone) I I I
C-DMP (Cyclopentasiloxane (and) PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone) I I I
D-DML (Dimethicone) and (Dimethiconol) I I I

* = 10% of MIRASIL™ CETYL DM and 90% of tested material

S = Soluble

I = Completely or partially insoluble

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Packaging Type

Drums

Regional Availability
  • Europe
  • North America
Packaging Information

MIRASIL CETYL DM 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™ CETYL DM 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.