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MIRASIL™ STEARYL DM

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MIRASIL™ STEARYL DM silicone wax is an alkyl-modified silicone. It provides a wide range of benefits in suncare and cosmetic formulations. Benefits Smooth and silky skin feel Increased protective barrier Semi-gloss payout for sticks Features Soft wax that melts on skin contact Provides hybrid characteristics of a lipid-like ingredient and polydimethylsiloxane Non-tacky emolliency Water repellency and release properties Broad compatibility with cosmetic ingredients Good pigment dispersion Applications Suncare - Face and body moisturizers and anti-aging products Cosmetics - Concealers, foundations, cream eyeshadows, cream blushes, BB creams, lipsticks and glosses Hair care - Leave-on conditioning treatments and pomades

INCI Name: Stearyl Dimethicone

Functions: Dispersant, Emollient, Skin Barrier Protectant

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

Synonyms: Stearyl dimethicone

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
67762-83-8
EC No.
680-840-8

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Smooth and silky skin feel
  • Non-tacky emollient
  • Increased protection barrier
  • Semi-gloss payout for sticks
  • Broad compatibility with cosmetic ingredients
  • Good pigment dispersant

Applications & Uses

Sun Care Applications
Use Level
0.5 - 5%
Applications
  • Concealers
  • Foundations
  • Cream eyeshadows
  • Cream blushes
  • BB Creams
  • Lipsticks and glosses
  • Face and body moisturizers
  • Anti-aging products
  •  Sun-care products
  • Hair leave-on conditioning treatments
  •  Hair pomades

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to light yellow wax
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point30 - 32°C
Cyclotetrasiloxane Contentmax. 0.1%
Non-volatile Contentmin. 99%
Viscosity (at 40°C)100 - 350mPa.s
Solubility of MIRASIL™ STEARYL 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
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene 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
Fatty Alcholos 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Octyldodecanol S S S
Cetyl Alcohol S S S
Stearyl Alcohol S S S
Oils 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil S S S
Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil S S S
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil S S S
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil  I I I
Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil S S S
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil S S S
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil S S S
Lanolin Oil S S S
Waxes 1:9* 5:5 9:1
Beeswax S S S
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax I I I
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Cera I I S
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 S S S
Ethylhexyl Salicylate S S S
Octocrylene I I I
Homosalate S S S
Silicones 1:9* 5:5 9:1
CM5 (Cyclopentasiloxane) S S S
BALANCE (CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone) S S S
CAPRYLYL TSO (Caprylyl Methicone) S S S
CETYL DM (Cetyl Dimethicone) S S S
PTM (Phenyl Trimethicone) S S S

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

Packaging & Availability

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

MIRASIL STEARYL DM is available in:

  • Drum of 20 KG (44.1 LB)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
18 months
Storage & Shelf Life

When stored in its original packaging:
MIRASIL™ STEARYL 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.