MIRASIL™ DM 5000

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MIRASIL™ DM 5000 is a high-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 Maximum conditioning effect Skin protection and softness Water resistance and repellency Good wet and dry combing Shine and radiance Features Heat stability during oil in water emulsification process Applications Hair care Skin care Sun care

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Functions: Anti-Foaming Agent, Conditioner, Emollient, Protective Agent, Softener, Water Repellent, 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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Knowde Enhanced TDS

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
  • Water repellency

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Applications

MIRASIL DM 5000 imparts smooth and silky feel to the skin, soft feel and shine to hair. It is recommended for use in hair repairing products.

  • Hair care : for maximum conditioning effect. Recommended use levels 1 – 2%.
  • Skin care : for skin protection and softness. Recommended use levels 1 – 10%.
  • Sun care : for water-resistance effect. Recommended use effect 5 – 15%.
Instruction of use

MIRASIL™ DM 5000 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.
Please consult your local ELKEM SILICONES sales office.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Odorless, Almost odorless
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid, free from suspended matter
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 30Hazen
Heavy Metals (Pb)max. 5ppm
Identity (I.R. Spectrum)Conform
Turbiditymax. 4NTU
Refractive Index (at 25°C)max. 1.410
Flash Pointmin. 300°CClosed Cup
Acidity (in NaOH - 0.01N)max. 0.15ml
Fluorescence Testmax. 0.1mg/kg
Freezing Point-50 to -40°C
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)approx. 978kg/m3
Surface Tension (at 25°C)21.1 – 21.5mN/m
Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 4750-5250mm2/s
Volatile Matters (at 150°C in 2 g for 24h)max. 2.0%
Solubility of MIRASIL™ DM 5000 with Various Cosmetic Ingredients
Type of Materials 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Water I I I
Hydrocarbons 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Mineral oil I I I
Isododecane S S S
Alcohols & Glycols 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Ethanol I I I
Glycerol I I I
Propylene glycol I I I
Octyldodecanol I I I
Dipropylene glycol I I I
Oils 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Jojoba oil I I I
Almond oil I I I
Castor oil I I I
Wheat germ oil I I I
Esters 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Isopropyl myristate S S S
Isopropyl palmitate S S S
C12-C15 Alkyl benzoate I I I
Caprylic/Capric triglycerides I I I
Silicones 1/10* 1/1 10/1
CM5 (Cyclopentasiloxane) S S S
C-DML (Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol) S S S
PTM (Phenyl Trimethicone) S S S

* = 10% of MIRASIL DM 5000 and 90% of tested material
S = Soluble I = Completely or partially insoluble

Packaging & Availability

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

MIRASIL DM 5000 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 5000 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.