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Gransil™ DMID is a multi-functional solution offering anti-tack properties, carrier capabilities, flattening effects, and sebum regulation. This is a moderately volatile elastomer dispersion, expertly blending isododecane and dimethicone. Notably, this product enhances the esthetic appeal of formulations while also serving as a stabilizing delivery vehicle for active ingredients. When applied, Gransil DMID undergoes a remarkable transformation, manifesting a matte appearance with a powdery after-feel. Its versatile applications span skincare, color cosmetics, sun care, and hair care formulations.

INCI Name: Dimethicone, Isododecane, Polysilicone-11

Functions: Anti-Tack Agent, Carrier, Matting Agent, Sebum Regulator

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

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, Formulation Performance, Longer Playtime, Mattifying Effect, Non-Oily Feel, Non-Tacky, Oil Control, Outstanding Skin feel, Powdery Feel, Sebum Absorption, Sebum Control, Smooth Feel, Smoothing

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Elastomer Gel Key Benefits
  • High mattifying elastomer dispersion in Dimethicone and Isododecane
  • Provides enhanced esthetics to formulations
  • Delivers excellent non-tacky, non-oily, smooth characteristics 
  • Stable delivery vehicle for active materials
  • Elastomer network offers sebum absorption and control
  • Transformation into matte appearance with powdery after feel
  • Various carriers provide different skin feel, playtime, and formula performance

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Sun Care Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Formulations Guidelines
  • Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous systems
  • Particularly useful where a strong mattifying effect is desired
  • Dispersible in a variety of oils 
  • Add to the oil phase of all emulsion types

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Translucent gel
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Matter (165°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Air Convection Oven)23.00 - 27.00wt%
Viscosity at Amorphous State (at 25°C, Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle TE, 0.3rpm, 1.0min,measured right after mixing)420,000 - 700,000cPs