MIRASIL™ DMCO

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Silanes,

Silicones

Chemical Name

Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated

INCI Name

PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone

Ingredient Origin

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Cleansing Agent,

Emulsifier,

Slip Agent,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic),

Water Repellent,

Wetting Agent

CAS No.

68937-55-3

EC No.

614-823-3

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Film Formers,

Sensory Modifiers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Irritant,

Cleansing,

Foam Enhancement,

Foam Stability,

Good Wetting Properties,

Imparts Lubricity,

Irritation Reduction,

Soft Feel,

Spreadability

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Serum,

Spray

Hair Care Applications

Hair Spray,

Hair Styling Products,

Shaving Cream

Skin Care Applications

Shaving Cream

Recommended Use Levels

• Hair care : hair spray use levels 0.5 – 1%.
  MIRASIL™ DMCO improves spreading, reduces irritation of surfactants and stabilizes foams.
• Skin care : recommended use levels 0.1 – 3%.
  MIRASIL™ DMCO leaves a soft feel and reduces irritation of soap to skin.
• Toileteries : shaving creams recommended use levels 0.2 – 3%
  MIRASIL™ DMCO improves the foam and lubricity.
• MIRASIL™ DMCO may decrease significantly the viscosity in some rinse-off cleansing formulations.

Instruction of Use

MIRASIL™ DMCO is generally combined with other water soluble ingredients, water phase, to create cosmetics and personal care.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Odor

None to slight characteristic of fruity alcohol

Appearance

Limpid liquid to slightly hazy

Partially Miscible In

Isopropyl Palmitate, Decyl Oleate, Propylene Glycol

Soluble in

Water, Ethanol, Ethyl Acetate, Isopropyl Myristate, Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, Isopropyl Adipate, Polyoxyethylenated Oleic Glycerides, C12-C15 alcohol Benzoate, Ethylene Glycol Diacetate, Phenoxy-2 ethanol

Immiscible In

Almond oil, Ethylene glycol, Glycerol, Peanut oil, Polyethylene glycol 300, Vaseline oil

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH Value (10% in Water / IPA 40/60)	approx. 5.5	—	—
Cloud Point (10%)	approx. 45	°C	—
Dry Content	approx. 100	%	—
Flash Point	approx. 180	°C	Closed Cup
Refractive Index (at 25°C)	1.446 - 1.450	—	—
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	approx. 1036	kg/m3	—
Surface Tension (at 25°C)	approx. 23	mN/m	—
Viscosity (at 25°C)	approx. 1750	mm2/s	—

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Packaging Type

Drums

Regional Availability

• Europe
• North America

Packaging Information

MIRASIL™ DMCO is available in

• Drum of 200 KG (441 LB)
• Drum of 25 KG (55.13 LB)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

36 months

Storage & Shelf Life

When stored in its original packaging:

MIRASIL™ DMCO 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.