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MIRASIL™ DM 500

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MIRASIL™ DM 500 is a low-viscosity, low-molecular weight linear polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It can be used in combination with other ingredients to provide a wide range of benefits in anhydrous beauty care formulations and emulsions. Benefits Protecting effect Wet and dry combing Softness Shine Detackification Anti-whitening Protection Waterproof effect Features Mixes easily with emollients and emulsifiers Heat stable during oil in water emulsification process Applications Skin care Deodorants and antiperspirants Makeup removers, shaving lotions and shaving foams Sun care

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Functions: Anti-Foaming Agent, Anti-Tack Agent, Protective Agent, Softener, Water Repellent, Waterproofing Agent, Wetting Agent

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

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

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
INCI Name
Ingredient Origin
CAS No.
63148-62-9, 9006-65-9, 9016-00-6

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Wet/Dry combing
  • Softness
  • Shine
  • Detackification
  • Anti-whitening

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Recommended Use Levels
  • Skin care: creams and lotions - recommended use levels 0.5–2% for a soft feel 5–10% for a protecting effect.
  • Deodorants and antiperspirants: recommended use levels 0.5–2% for detackification.
  • Make up removers, shaving lotions and shaving foams: recommended use levels 0.5 – 2%.
  • Sun products: protection and waterproof effect - recommended use levels 1-10%.
Instruction of use

MIRASIL DM 500 is generally used in combination with other ingredients to form beauty care products, either anhydrous formulations or emulsions. In emulsions, it is easy to mix with emollients and emulsifiers, oil phase, and heat stable during oil in water emulsification process.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
None to slight
Appearance
Limpid with no extraneous matter
Insoluble in
Water, Mineral oil, Vegetable oils, Propylene glycol, Isopropanol, Fatty acids, Glycerine, Ethanol (95%), Stearyl alcohol, Ethylene Glycol, Glycerol, Glycerol Monostearate, Petrolatum
Soluble in
Ethyl Acetate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myrisate, Cyclomethicones, Lauryl alcohol, Ethyl ether, Butyl Acetate, Isopropyl ether
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 30Hazen
Heavy Metals (Pb)max. 5ppm
Freezing Point-50°C
Identity (I.R. Spectrum)Conform
Acidity (in NaOH - 0.01N, For neutralization of 2g product)max. 0.15ml
Turbiditymax. 4NTU
Mineral Oils Content0.1mg/kg
Volatile Matters (in 1g for 2h at 150°C)max. 0.3%
Flash Point300°CClosed Cup
Phenyl compoundsmax. 0.2DO
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.403mN/m
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)970kg/m3
Surface Tension (at 25°C)21.1mN/m
Viscosity (at 25°C)450 – 550mm2/s

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA
Packaging Information

MIRASIL DM 500 is available in

  • Drum of 200 KG (441 LB)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage & Shelf Life

When stored in its original packaging:

MIRASIL™ DM 500 may be stored at temperatures between -20°C / -4°F and 50°C / 122°F for up to 36 months from its date of manufacturing.