MIRASIL™ DM 2

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MIRASIL™ DM 2 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

  • Volatile
  • Non-flammable
  • Organic compatibility
  • Enhances spreadability

Applications

  • Skin care - Imparts a protecting effect in creams and lotions
  • Deodorants and antiperspirants - Provides detackification
  • Sun care - Provides protection and waterproof effect

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Functions: Softener

Benefit Claims: Compatibility, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Imparts Lubricity, Long Lasting Protection, Low Viscosity, Non-Tacky, Reduces Stickiness, Shine & Radiance, Soft Feel, Softening, Spreadability, Sun Protection, Volatile, Waterproof

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Non-Flammable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
63148-62-9, 9006-65-9, 9016-00-6

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Volatile
  • Non-flammable
  • Organic compatibility
  • Enhance spreadability
  • Impart softness and lubricity
  • Facilitate wet and dry combing

Applications & Uses

Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Use Level
0.5 - 10%
Recommended Use Levels
  • Skin care - Creams and lotions: Recommended use levels 0.5–2% for a soft feel and 5–10% for a protecting effect.
  • Deodorants and antiperspirants: Recommended use levels 0.5–2% for detackification.
  • makeup removers, shaving lotions product: Recommended use levels0.5 – 2%.
  • Sun products: Protection and waterproof effect - Recommended use levels 1-10%.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
None to slight
Appearance
Colorless transparent liquid no visible foreign matters
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 20Hazen
Fluorescence for Mineral Oilsmax. 0.10mg/kg
Acid Valuemax. 10μg/g
D5 Contentmax. 0.10%
D6 Contentmax. 0.10%
IR SpectrumConform
Phenyl Compoundsmax. 0.20DO
As, Cd, Cr, Hg, Ni, Pb, Sb, Comax. 2μg/g
D4 contentmax. 0.10%
Heavy Metal as Leadmax. 5ppm
Purity of MD3Mmin. 99
Refractive Indexapprox. 1.391
Turbiditymax. 4.00NTU
Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 2.00mm2/s
Specific Gravityapprox. 0.873g/cm³
Solubility of MIRASIL™ DM2 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
10# Mineral Oil S S S
Alcohols & Glycols 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Ethanol S S S
Glycerin I I I
Propylene Glycol I I I
Octyldodecanol S S S
Fatty alcohols 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Cetearyl Alcohol (60℃) S S S
Oils 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil S S S
Olea Europaea(Olive) Fruit Oil S S S
Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil S S S
Waxes 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Beeswax I I I
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax I I I
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax I I I
Microcrystalline Wax I I I
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
Ethylhexyl Palmitate S S S
Sunscreens 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Polysilicone-15 S S S
Butyl 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
CAPRYLYL TSO (Caprylyl Methicone) S S S
DM 350 (350cSt.Dimethicone) S S S
ADM 403 (Amodimethicone) S S S
ADMH 395 (Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone) S S S
C-DML 1022HV (Cyclopentasiloxane , Dimethiconol) S S S
PTM (Phenyl Trimethicone) S S S
BALANCE (Cetyl PEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconeI) S S S
BRIGHT (C15-19 Alkane, Diphenyldimethicone) S S S
CETYL DM (Cetyl Dimethicone) S S S

*=10% of MIRASIL DM2 and 90% of tested material

S= Soluble

I= Completely or partially insoluble

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Packaging Information

MIRASIL™ DM2 is available in

  • Tote bin of 800 KG (1764 LB)
  • Drum of 170 KG (374.85 LB)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage & Shelf Life

When stored in its original packaging:

MIRASIL™ DM2 may be stored at temperatures between -20°C / -4°F and 30°C / 86°F for up to 36 months from its date of manufacturing.